Mediterranean Ground Turkey & Spinach Bowls

Flavorful ground turkey seasoned with Mediterranean spices served over fluffy rice and fresh spinach, topped with juicy cherry tomatoes and a bright lemon-tahini dressing for a vibrant, wholesome bowl.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.95/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• fresh
• healthy
• quick
• sauté
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 yellow onion (small, diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt (for dressing)
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup water
• 5 ounce fresh spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
• 3 tablespoon water (for dressing)
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the rice: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup uncooked white rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Prepare turkey: While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 small diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add 1 pound ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
4. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
5. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
6. Assemble bowls: Divide the cooked white rice among 4 bowls. Top each with the seasoned ground turkey, 5 ounces fresh spinach, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes.
7. Drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini dressing. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

To toast nuts or seeds (like pine nuts or sesame seeds) for an added crunch, dry-toast them in a separate pan for a few minutes until fragrant, then sprinkle over the bowls before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 529
• Protein: 29.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 46.5 g
• Fat: 24.7 g
• Fiber: 4.4 g
• Sodium: 703 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
• Sugar: 2.6 g
• Cholesterol: 60 mg