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Greek Turkey Rice Bowls

A Greek-inspired rice bowl with ground turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, lemon parsley rice, tomato salad, and homemade tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep with 40g protein per serving.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 605

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for tzatziki
  • 1 lemon juiced, for tzatziki
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for tzatziki
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, for tzatziki
  • 0.5 cup cucumber shredded, for tzatziki
  • 10 ounces grape tomatoes quartered
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for tomato salad
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for tomato salad
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, for tomato salad
  • 1.5 cups white rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested, for rice
  • 0.33 cup fresh parsley chopped, for rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking turkey
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean recommended
  • 0.5 white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, for turkey
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 1 cucumber sliced, for topping
  • Kalamata olives for topping
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, minced garlic, and shredded cucumber. Season with salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. In another bowl, combine quartered grape tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly with cold water to remove excess starch.
  4. Place chicken broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. Add rinsed rice to boiling broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
  6. Remove rice from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Toss well and set aside.
  7. While rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add ground turkey and diced onion to skillet. Cook until turkey is browned and onion is softened, breaking up turkey into small pieces as it cooks.
  9. Add minced garlic, oregano, and basil to turkey. Stir well to combine and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  10. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  11. To assemble each bowl, add a portion of lemon parsley rice, seasoned turkey, tomato salad, sliced cucumbers, and kalamata olives. Top with a generous dollop of tzatziki and enjoy!

Notes

Can use ground chicken instead of turkey. Use store-bought tzatziki to save time. Great for meal prep - prepare everything in advance and divide into containers. Recipe will last 3-4 days in refrigerator. Store rice, turkey, tomato salad, and tzatziki in separate containers for meal prep. Reheat rice and turkey together, then add cold toppings. Add feta cheese on top for extra creaminess. Can substitute brown rice for white rice (adjust cooking time and liquid accordingly).
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