Mouthwatering Ground Turkey Bowls with a Mediterranean Twist
These mouthwatering ground turkey bowls combine juicy turkey, fluffy jasmine rice, and fresh veggies for a satisfying dinner.
Equipment
- - Pot
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Yogurt Substitution: Use Greek yogurt for a thicker sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Substitution: Fresh lime juice.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Substitution: Fresh minced garlic (though add later in cooking).
- 1 tablespoon Dill Substitution: Fresh dill can enhance flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Salt No substitutions recommended.
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper No substitutions recommended.
For the Bowl
- 1 cup Rice Use jasmine rice for fluffiness, or substitute with brown rice.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil Substitution: Any neutral oil or butter.
- 1 pound Ground turkey (93% lean) Substitution: Ground chicken or beef.
- 3 cloves Large garlic cloves (minced) Substitution: Add towards the end of cooking to avoid burning.
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Substitution: Italian seasoning or thyme.
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional) Substitution: Paprika for milder flavor.
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes Substitution: Cherry tomatoes or diced larger tomatoes.
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced) Substitution: Bell pepper for a different crunch.
- 1/2 cup Red onion (thinly sliced) Substitution: Sweet onion for milder flavor.
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped) Substitution: Mint or cilantro can be used.
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper until it’s smooth and creamy. Allow it to rest at room temperature to let the flavors meld beautifully.
- Measure your rice, mince the garlic, slice the tomatoes, and dice the cucumber and red onion while chopping the parsley. This preps you for a quick assembly later!
- In a pot, cook the rice according to package directions, typically using a 2:1 water-to-rice ratio. Starting the rice first ensures everything is ready at the same time.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 4-5 minutes until it's browned.
- Once the turkey is nearly cooked through, stir in minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant, but not burnt.
- Divide the fluffy cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with the turkey mixture, then artfully arrange the grape tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion around the turkey. Finish with a sprinkle of parsley on top.
- Drizzle the tangy yogurt sauce over the assembled bowls, serving them warm for a comforting meal!
Notes
Optional: Add a sprinkle of feta cheese for a delightful tang. Exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below.