Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs
I love meatballs, Mediterranean flavors, and pearl couscous, so putting them all together in a one-bowl meal seemed natural. The meatballs brown beautifully in the air fryer, and the appliance is great during the warmer months, so you don’t heat up your kitchen. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make them in the oven. The couscous cooks quickly and is an excellent base for fresh Israeli salad and lemon juice. This dish is great to meal prep for lunch or make for a quick weeknight family dinner. More ground turkey meatball recipes to try are these Greek Turkey Meatballs, Italian Turkey Meatballs, and Sheet Pan Turkey Meatballs.
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Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Ingredients
Turkey Meatballs:
Binders: Egg and panko breadcrumbs bind the meat together. Herbs: Fresh dill and Italian parsley Salt, Pepper, and Fresh Garlic flavor the meatballs. Turkey: Buy 93% lean ground turkey.
What to serve with Mediterranean Meatballs:
Couscous: I used whole-wheat pearl couscous, also called Israeli couscous, which is actually a pasta. If you can’t find whole-wheat, regular is fine. Salad: Tomato, Persian or English cucumber, red onion, Italian parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper Mediterranean Meatball Sauce: Serve the bowls with lemon wedges, a dollop of tzatziki or nonfat plain Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
How to Make Mediterranean Meatballs
How to Meal Prep Mediterranean Meatball Bowls
These easy Mediterranean bowls are fantastic for meal prep. All the ingredients will keep for up to four days in the fridge. To pack them for later:
Store the meatballs and couscous in one container, the salad and lemon wedges in another, and the tzatziki in a small container. To reheat, microwave the meatball dish for about a minute and top it with the other ingredients.
Variations:
Couscous: Substitute regular couscous with pearl. Grain Bowl: Swap couscous with brown rice, barley, or quinoa. Gluten-free: Use gluten-free panko and brown rice. Protein: Make ground chicken meatballs instead of ground turkey. Extra Veggies: Add diced bell pepper or zucchini. Cheese: Top with feta.
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