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Assembled ground turkey bowl with jasmine rice, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, and creamy lemon dill yogurt sauce

Mouthwatering Ground Turkey Bowls

Mediterranean-inspired ground turkey bowls with seasoned lean turkey, fluffy jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lemon-dill yogurt sauce, ready in under 45 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 319

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cup plain Greek yogurt, 5% fat Fage 5% preferred
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill
  • 0.25 tsp salt for yogurt sauce
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper for yogurt sauce
  • 1 cup jasmine rice Mahatma Jasmine recommended
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean recommended
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 0.75 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.75 tsp salt for turkey
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper for turkey
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.25 red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.33 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Set aside at room temperature. Meanwhile mince the garlic, halve the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
  2. Combine 1 cup jasmine rice with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until tender and fluffy.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it into chunks, until browned with no pink remaining. Let it sit undisturbed for the first 1 to 2 minutes to build browning.
  4. Add the minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the cooked turkey. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and fully incorporated.
  5. Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top with seasoned turkey, then arrange the halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion around it. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and finish with a generous drizzle of yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use 93% lean ground turkey for the best moisture and flavor. Add garlic only after turkey is mostly cooked to prevent burning. Store all components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat turkey and rice for 2 minutes and add fresh veggies and sauce just before serving.