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Lemon dill turkey meatball bowls

Lemon dill turkey meatball bowls brings together tender turkey meatballs, brown rice, cucumber, tomatoes, and dill yogurt in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

About 35 minTotal
About 35 minActive
$$Cost
EasyDifficulty
Makes 4 servings
Single bowl of lemon-dill turkey meatball bowl: brown rice base topped with five browned turkey meatballs, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, a dollop of dill Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, and fresh dill, on a neutral surface with natural light.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 1/2 cups brown rice according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped into a smooth dressing or glaze.

  2. Break 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey into rough pieces and season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook the main ingredient until it reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved. Cook until browned or crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, then season with the remaining salt and pepper.

  4. Build four bowls with the prepared base, cooked vegetables, and main ingredient. Add 1 English cucumber, diced fresh at serving. Spoon over the sauce and finish Lemon dill turkey meatball bowls with 1/2 cup crumbled feta.

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