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Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls

Healthy Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls made with quinoa, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and lemon dressing.Easy high-protein meal prep recipe ready in 35 minutes.Fresh Mediterranean flavors perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Seasoning and Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Cook the Quinoa
  • If cooking quinoa fresh, combine 1 cup dry quinoa with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  • Step 2: Cook the Turkey
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain any excess fat.
  • Step 3: Add Vegetables
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Step 4: Season the Turkey Mixture
  • Season with oregano, dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Step 5: Prepare the Dressing
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Step 6: Assemble the Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls
  • Divide cooked quinoa between serving bowls. Top with the turkey mixture, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle generously with the lemon dressing before serving.

Notes

  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the dressing the best flavor.
  • Crumbled feta from a block tastes creamier and fresher than pre-crumbled feta.
  • Add avocado slices for a creamy variation.
  • Serve with warm pita bread or hummus for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.