Description
Juicy Greek-inspired turkey meatballs served over rice with creamy tzatziki, crisp veggies, and briny olives. A fresh, satisfying Mediterranean bowl you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F or heat skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Form into meatballs and place on a baking sheet or add to skillet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or pan-fry for 10–12 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- For tzatziki, combine grated cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir and chill.
- To serve, place rice in bowl. Top with meatballs, tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and lemon wedge.
Notes
- Chill the tzatziki for better flavor.
- Use a scoop for even meatballs.
- Pat cucumbers dry before mixing into sauce.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy twist.