Servings:  5 servings

Calories:  420 to 500 calories

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Turkey Meatballs

•   1 lb lean ground turkey
•   1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
•   1 egg
•   2 cloves garlic (minced or 1 tsp garlic powder)
•   1 tsp dried oregano
•   1/2 tsp onion powder
•   1/2 tsp salt
•   1/4 tsp black pepper

 

Rice Bowl Base

•   2 cups uncooked rice
•   1 cucumber (diced)
•   1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
•   1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)

 

Creamy Greek Sauce

•   1 cup plain Greek yogurt
•   1/2 lemon (juice from half lemon)
•   1 clove garlic (minced)
•   1 tbsp water
•   salt
•   pepper

 

Optional toppings

•   Crumbled feta
  
  
•   Fresh parsley
  
  
•   lemon wedges (extra)
•   Hot sauce

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

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Mediterranean takeout vibes for pennies

Feeds: 5
Estimated total cost: ~$6–7
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Step 1: Cook rice

Cook rice according to package directions.

Set aside and fluff with a fork.

Step 2: Make meatball mixture

In a large bowl add:

• ground turkey
• breadcrumbs
• egg
• garlic
• oregano
• onion powder
• salt
• pepper

Mix with your hands or spoon until just combined.

Do not overmix.

Step 3: Form meatballs

Roll mixture into 15–20 meatballs

About golf-ball size.

Step 4: Cook meatballs

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Lightly spray or add 1 tbsp oil.

Place meatballs into skillet.

Cook:

10–12 minutes

Rotate every few minutes.

Meatballs should become golden brown outside and reach 165°F internally.

Step 5: Make sauce

Mix together:

• Greek yogurt
• lemon
• garlic
• water
• salt
• pepper

Stir until smooth.

Step 6: Assemble bowls

Add rice to bowls.

Top with:

• meatballs
• cucumber
• tomatoes
• red onion

Drizzle Greek sauce generously.

Finish with optional toppings.