Ground Turkey Gyro Bowls
Quick and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired bowls featuring seasoned ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for weeknight meal prep.
Ingredients
Turkey and Seasoning
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking the turkey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
Base and Vegetables
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa or rice Use either according to preference
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- ½ Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup Tzatziki sauce For drizzling
- Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
Instructions
Cooking the Turkey
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to combine and let cool slightly.
Assembling the Bowls
- Start with a base of cooked quinoa or rice in each bowl.
- Layer chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion on top.
- Top each bowl with crumbled feta cheese and sliced Kalamata olives.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the bowls and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
These bowls are great for meal prep and can be served warm or chilled. For best results, ensure the skillet is adequately heated before adding turkey, and let the turkey cool slightly before assembling bowls.