Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls
These Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls are a flavorful and healthy meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Lean ground turkey is seasoned with Mediterranean spices, diced tomatoes, and fresh herbs, then served over a bed of brown rice or quinoa.
Equipment
- large skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Ground Turkey Mixture
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped, plus more for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese for garnish
- 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Cooking Turkey Mixture
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey, break it up, and cook until no longer pink, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley and mint, and season with salt and pepper.
Serving
- Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa among bowls and top with the Mediterranean ground turkey mixture.
- Garnish each bowl with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and mint; serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch more red pepper flakes. You can also prepare the turkey mixture ahead of time and reheat for quick lunches or dinners.