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High Protein Greek Turkey Meatball Orzo Bowls are Delicious!

High Protein Greek Turkey Meatball Orzo Bowls
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High Protein Greek Turkey Meatball Orzo Bowls are a nutritious and flavorful meal option packed with protein and Mediterranean flavors.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: High Protein

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  3. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the orzo pasta in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  6. Once meatballs are done, serve them over the orzo salad.
  7. Garnish with additional feta cheese and parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the orzo salad, such as bell peppers or spinach.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.

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