Description
A healthy and flavorful Greek-inspired rice bowl made with ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a light tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tzatziki sauce (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Season the turkey with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives. Toss with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- To assemble, start with a layer of cooked brown rice in each bowl.
- Top with the cooked ground turkey mixture and the vegetable mix.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with tzatziki sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lower calorie version, you can omit the feta and tzatziki sauce.
- This recipe can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add more veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrients.