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Greek Turkey Meatball & Orzo Bowl

Juicy, brightly flavored meatballs served with buttery orzo, Greek salsa, tzatziki, hummus and crumbled feta.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Ingredients

Greek Turkey Meatballs

  • 16 ounces of ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup of feta, crumbled small
  • 2/3 cup of spinach, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/8 cup of fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup of panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cumin

Bowl Assembly

  • 1 cup of orzo (cooked)
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1/4 cup of parmesan, grated
  • 1 cup of Greek salsa
  • 1/4 cup of tzatziki sauce
  • 1/4 cup of hummus
  • 1/4 cup of feta, crumbled
  • pitas (optional)
  • lemon wedges (optional)
  • fresh herbs, finely chopped (garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees
  • Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl
  • Form medium sized meatballs using about 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture
  • Lightly oil a small baking sheet and arrange the meatballs
  • Bake in a 450 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until they are all browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165 degrees
  • While the meatballs are baking, cook the orzo according to manufacturers instructions, drain and toss in 1 tablespoon of butter and 1/4 cup of grated parmesan and set aside
  • Once the meatballs are done, build your bowls by adding the orzo, meatballs, tzatziki sauce, hummus, greek salsa and crumbled feta
  • Garnish the bowls with fresh herbs and serve with pitas or pita chips