Greek Gyro Bowls with Turkey Meatballs
These turkey meatballs can be reheated for other recipes, so double up if you want to repurpose them for other meals or part of your meal prep routine.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 470kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound 16 oz. ground turkey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tsp fresh dill
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp dried onion
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp bread crumbs
BOWLS
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 punch fine sea salt
- 4 cups cooked lentils
TZATZIKI SAUCE
- 1 container 0% plain siggi’s skyr
- 1/4 cup grated cucumber
- 1 tsp minced garlic or one large clove minced
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl. If desired, squeeze the grated cucumber to remove excess water for a thicker sauce. Cover the mixing bowl and place in the fridge to allow flavors to mix while preparing the other ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the meatballs. Using your hands, gently mix together until the herbs, egg, lemon zest and breadcrumbs are evenly mixed. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place on the baking sheet. Space the meatballs so they do not touch.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and the inside of the meatballs are fully cooked.
- While the meatballs are baking, reheat the lentils or cook lentils in a saucepan (refer to notes below). Prepare the vegetables for the bowl: dice the cucumber, slice the onions, and slice the cherry tomatoes in half. When the meatballs are fully cooked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Build your bowls by arranging the lentils on the bottom, then topping with equal amount of tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in each. Add the turkey meatballs, then add the feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish with lemon wedges or fresh dill if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
If cooking dried lentils, add 20-25 minutes cooking time or cook while the meatballs are baking. One cup of dried lentils is equal to approximately 2 to 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils. For each cup of dried lentils, use 3 cups of water or low sodium broth or stock. Simmer over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 1341mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 9mg