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Healthy Greek Ground Turkey Rice Bowl

Healthy Greek Ground Turkey Rice Bowl: A Deliciously Easy Meal

Enjoy a Healthy Greek Ground Turkey Rice Bowl, a delicious and easy meal perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey 93% or 99%
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown or cauliflower rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup cucumber diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes).
  • Stir in the dried oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add fresh lemon juice and cook for another minute to blend the flavors.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Cook the rice according to package instructions if not already prepared.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in olive oil and chopped parsley for added flavor.
  • Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls.
  • Top each bowl with a portion of the seasoned ground turkey.
  • Add fresh toppings: cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and red onion.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Drizzle with tzatziki sauce for a creamy, tangy finish.

Notes

This recipe can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables. You can use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Make sure to adjust seasoning based on personal preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword Easy Meal, Greek Cuisine, ground turkey, Healthy Greek Ground Turkey Rice Bowl, healthy recipe, Rice Bowl
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