01/14/2026
The Mediterranean way of eating isn’t about restriction—it’s about abundance🍋
These Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls bring herb-packed protein, zesty lemon rice, and crisp veggies together for a high-protein meal prep that tastes amazing.
Turkey Skillet Ingredients:
• 1 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
The Lemon Herb Rice:
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
The Toppings:
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• Tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade) for drizzling
Directions:
1. Rinse your rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice, chicken broth, butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Then, fluff with a fork and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley.
2. While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for just 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Brown and drain the ground turkey. Season with oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes over the turkey. Stir well to coat the meat evenly. Add a splash of water (about 1 tbsp) or broth to the pan to help the spices “bloom” and coat the turkey in a savory glaze. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
4. Divide the lemon rice among four meal prep containers or bowls. Top with a generous scoop of the savory turkey mixture. Arranged the cold toppings—cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and feta—on the side. Drizzle with tzatziki.
Enjoy!🥗
