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Mediterranean meatball bowl with couscous, tzatziki and pickled red onions.

Easy Mediterranean Meatball Bowl Recipe

This Mediterranean Meatball Bowl has so much going for it! With flavorful Greek turkey meatballs, fluffy couscous, creamy tzatziki, and bright pickled onions, it’s the kind of meal that feels exciting but still easy enough for a regular weeknight rotation.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 569

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the couscous:
  • 2 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups couscous
For the tzatziki:
  • 1 cup full fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup finely diced cucumber English cucumber is best, no need to peel.
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh dill or dried dill about 2 tsp dried
For the onions:
  • 1 red onion
  • Juice of 5-6 limes
  • 1 tsp Salt

Method
 

  1. Make the quick pickled onions. Thinly slice the red onion and place it in a small bowl or jar. Add the lime juice and salt, making sure the onion is fully submerged. Stir and let sit at room temperature while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
  2. Cook the couscous. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock (or water), olive oil, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, and cover with a lid. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. Make the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to let the flavors meld.
  4. Prepare the turkey meatballs. In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, garlic, diced red onion, breadcrumbs, dill, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined, just don’t overmix. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (you’ll get about 12).
  5. Sear the meatballs. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
  6. Assemble the bowls. Divide the couscous between bowls. Top with turkey meatballs, a generous spoonful of tzatziki, and some pickled onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 43gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 2225mgPotassium: 636mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 3mg

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the meatballs! When mixing the ground turkey meatball mixture, try to mix until just combined to keep the meatballs tender instead of dense.
  • Let the tzatziki chill! I like to make the tzatziki first so that it has some time to chill in the fridge and develop more flavor.
  • Finish with something bright! Pickled onions are a wonderful option. If you don’t want to make lime pickled onions, just a squeeze of lemon can make the whole bowl pop!

Storage:

  • Fridge: Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Meatballs freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
  • Meal Prep Tips: You can prep each of these components ahead of time! Just store them all separately. You can reheat the meatballs and couscous together, then top with the prepped tzatziki sauce and pickled onions!

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