Mediterranean Turkey & Quinoa Meatballs
A vibrant and satisfying meal-prep bowl featuring herby turkey meatballs, colorful roasted vegetables, and fluffy quinoa. Perfect for wholesome lunches throughout the week.
1680 calories
$3 per serving
$45 min
4 servings
meal-prep-friendly, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 500g ground turkey
- 100g quinoa, uncooked
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 30g fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 large zucchini
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Cook the 100g of quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, set aside.
- 2.Chop the bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. On a large baking sheet, toss them with the cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp of olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 3.While the vegetables roast, finely chop half of the red onion and mince the garlic. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, dried oregano, lemon zest, 1 tbsp of olive oil, and half of the cooked quinoa. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4.Mix the meatball ingredients gently with your hands until just combined. Form the mixture into 16-20 small meatballs.
- 5.Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. They do not need to be cooked through.
- 6.Add the browned meatballs to the baking sheet with the vegetables for the last 10 minutes of roasting time to finish cooking through.
- 7.To assemble for meal prep, divide the remaining half of the cooked quinoa among four containers. Top with the roasted vegetables and meatballs.
Nutrition Information
55g
fat
105g
carbs
17g
fiber
150g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a perfectly balanced meal-prep solution, rich in lean protein from turkey for satiety. The quinoa and colorful vegetables provide complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, plus essential fiber, vitamins, and minerals for overall wellness.