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MEL'S EASY KITCHEN

Greek-Inspired Turkey Meal-Prep Bowls

Cooked ground turkey and quinoa fill five lunch bowls with cucumber, tomato, olives, feta and tzatziki.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest / chill / pressure 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Meal: Lunch
By: Melanie

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Kitchen scale
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Food thermometer
  • Large skillet
  • Lidded storage container

Ingredients

  • 21.1644 oz 93% lean ground turkey, cooked weight
  • 250 g cooked quinoa
  • 200 g diced cucumber
  • 150 g halved cherry tomatoes
  • 100 g sliced Kalamata olives
  • 50 g feta cheese or dairy-free feta cheese
  • 50 g tzatziki
  • 5 1/2 tsp olive oil, total for cooking and dressing approximate volume; 4.5 g per teaspoon
  • Oregano, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the ground turkey with oregano and garlic until it reaches 165°F, then weigh out 600 g cooked meat. Weigh 250 g cooked quinoa. Measure 25 g olive oil for the entire batch, counting any used in the skillet.
  • Divide the turkey and quinoa between five bowls. Add 40 g cucumber, 30 g tomatoes, 20 g olives, 10 g feta and 10 g tzatziki to each. Finish with the remaining measured oil, lemon zest and seasoning.
  • Refrigerate cooked components promptly and use within 3–4 days. Freeze later portions of turkey and quinoa and add the fresh vegetables and sauce shortly before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.2g | Protein: 37.2g | Fat: 24.6g | Fiber: 2.3g

Notes

Contains dairy.
Estimated nutrition is for one of 5 equal portions. The batch uses 600 g of cooked 93% lean turkey and 250 g cooked quinoa. Divide the 25 g oil across all five bowls, including any used in the skillet.
Cheese options: Choose the dairy-free cheese if needed, and check the other ingredients for your dietary needs. Nutrition shown uses the original dairy cheese; another product changes the estimate. Flavor, texture and melting can vary by product.
Timing: Times are planning estimates based on the method; appliances and ingredient preparation can change them. Total time includes the resting, cooling or chilling shown above.