Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Bowls

Mediterranean turkey meatball bowls are a fresh, high-protein dinner with herby turkey meatballs, rice, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, hummus, feta, and creamy tzatziki. Everything can be prepped separately, which makes this bowl especially useful for meal prep and customizable family dinners.

If you enjoy build-your-own meals, this is a simple way to combine warm and cold ingredients in one bowl. You can also serve the meatballs with pita and our Middle Eastern recipes collection.

Why These Meatball Bowls Work

• Lean turkey stays flavorful with mint, garlic, cumin, and coriander
• Fresh vegetables add crunch and color
• Easy air-fryer or oven cooking
• Components can be made ahead

Ingredient Notes

Ground turkey benefits from bold seasoning and enough breadcrumbs and egg to hold the meatballs together. Mint, oregano, coriander, cumin, and a small amount of cinnamon create a warm Mediterranean-inspired flavor profile. Use jasmine rice, brown rice, or quinoa as the base.

How to Make Mediterranean Meatball Bowls

Stir together the tzatziki first so the flavors have time to blend. Mix and shape the turkey meatballs gently, then cook in the air fryer or oven until they reach 165°F. Divide rice among bowls and top with meatballs, cucumber, tomatoes, hummus, tzatziki, feta, and parsley.

Meal Prep Tips

Store the cooked rice and meatballs separately from the cold vegetables and sauces. Reheat only the rice and meatballs, then add the fresh toppings just before eating.

Mediterranean Meatball Bowl Recipe Card

Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Bowls

Herby turkey meatballs with rice, cucumber, tomatoes, hummus, feta, and tzatziki.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Meatballs

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tzatziki

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/4 tsp dried dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Bowls

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 English cucumber chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
• fresh parsley for serving

Method

 

1. Stir together all tzatziki ingredients and refrigerate.
2. Mix turkey, panko, egg, mint, garlic, coriander, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Shape into 12 meatballs.
3. Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until meatballs reach 165°F. Or bake at 375°F for about 15 minutes.
4. Divide rice into bowls and top with meatballs, cucumber, tomatoes, hummus, tzatziki, feta, and parsley.

Notes

Raw or cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Adapted from Tastes Better From Scratch. This version uses adjusted seasoning and bowl proportions.

Recipe image used with permission from Tastes Better From Scratch.