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ground turkey bowls with rice cucumber tomatoes and yogurt sauce

Mouthwatering Ground Turkey Bowls

Mediterranean-inspired ground turkey bowls with seasoned turkey, fluffy jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lemon-dill yogurt sauce. Ready in 37 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 319

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cups plain Greek yogurt 5% fat preferred for a thicker sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill
  • 0.25 tsp salt for yogurt sauce
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper for yogurt sauce
  • 1 cup jasmine rice uncooked
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean recommended
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 0.75 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.75 tsp salt for turkey
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper for turkey
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.25 red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.33 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Chef's knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the rest.
  2. Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions using a 2:1 water-to-rice ratio. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until tender and fluffy.
  3. While the rice cooks, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the cucumber into half-inch pieces, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh parsley. Set everything aside.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and let it cook undisturbed for 2 minutes before breaking apart. Continue cooking for a total of 4 to 5 minutes until no pink remains.
  5. Add the minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and fully incorporated.
  6. Fluff the cooked rice and divide evenly among 4 bowls. Top with seasoned ground turkey, then arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion around the meat.
  7. Sprinkle fresh parsley over each bowl and drizzle generously with the lemon-dill yogurt sauce. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Store all components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add fresh vegetables and yogurt sauce right before serving. The cooked turkey can be frozen separately for up to 3 months.
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