Mediterranean Turkey and Quinoa Bowls with Herb Vinaigrette
A vibrant and nutritious bowl featuring seasoned ground turkey, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all tied together with a zesty herb vinaigrette. A perfect soy-free, balanced meal that's both satisfying and light.
2160 calories
$4 per serving
$35 min
4 servings
soy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 500g ground turkey
- 200g quinoa
- 400ml water
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15ml olive oil
- 5g dried oregano
- 5g ground cumin
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 45ml fresh lemon juice
- 15g fresh mint, chopped
- 15g fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- 1.Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine the quinoa and 400ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- 2.While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, chopped mint, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 3.Heat 15ml of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, minced garlic, dried oregano, and cumin. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4.In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and sliced red onion.
- 5.To assemble, divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with the cooked ground turkey and the fresh vegetable mixture. Drizzle generously with the herb vinaigrette before serving.
Nutrition Information
88g
fat
172g
carbs
36g
fiber
140g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is packed with lean protein from turkey and quinoa, supporting muscle health. It's rich in fiber from vegetables and quinoa for digestive wellness, and provides healthy fats from olive oil, making it a perfectly balanced and energizing soy-free meal.
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