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Easy Turkey Meatball Rice Bowls

Herby baked turkey meatballs served with rice, crisp vegetables, and lemon yogurt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 413
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 454 g ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup 35 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups 370 g cooked rice
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup 150 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup 120 g plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper just until combined. Shape into 16 small meatballs and brush with oil.
  3. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until browned and the centers reach 165°F (74°C).
  4. Stir yogurt and lemon juice together. Divide rice, cucumber, tomatoes, and meatballs among bowls and spoon over the sauce.

Notes

Estimated nutrition per serving is shown in this recipe’s nutrition information. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Optional toppings, extra side dishes and unspecified added salt are excluded from the base estimate.