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Flavor-Packed Nye Food Dinner Bowl with Easy Turkey Meatballs

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A cozy and wholesome dinner bowl featuring juicy turkey meatballs, vibrant veggies, and a tangy yogurt sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight meals and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground turkey (preferably lean, 93% lean works great)
  • 1/3 cup (30g) breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 16) and place evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. For a crispier exterior, broil for last 2 minutes, watching closely.
  5. Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes).
  6. Steam broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp, or microwave with a splash of water for 3-4 minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  8. Assemble bowls by layering cooked rice or quinoa, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Top with turkey meatballs and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
  9. Garnish with extra chopped parsley or a pinch of smoked paprika. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the turkey mixture to keep meatballs tender. Use smoked paprika for depth of flavor. Meatballs can be baked ahead and reheated. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko. Sauce can be made dairy-free using coconut yogurt or tahini.

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