Greek Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Rice Base
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1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
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1 ½ cups chicken broth
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¾ teaspoon salt, divided
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
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5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided (from 1 lemon)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
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1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning, divided
→ Protein
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450g ground turkey
→ Cucumber Tomato Salad
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 cocktail cucumbers, thinly sliced
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½ cup thinly sliced red onion
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon honey (optional)
→ For Serving
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115g crumbled feta cheese
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115g pitted kalamata olives
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Tzatziki sauce, store-bought or homemade
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Hummus, store-bought or homemade
# Instructions:
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the basmati rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until evenly coated with oil. Pour in the chicken broth and ½ teaspoon salt, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 16-18 minutes, until rice is tender and fluffy. Turn off heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and 1 tablespoon chopped dill. Mix until just combined.
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While the rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 3-4 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning, another 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and continue cooking for 3-4 more minutes, until the turkey is completely cooked through with no pink remaining.
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In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumbers, red onion, red wine vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, honey (if using), 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning. Toss until well mixed.
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Divide the lemon herb rice among 4 bowls. Top each with a portion of the seasoned ground turkey, Mediterranean salad, crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, a dollop of tzatziki sauce, a spoonful of hummus, and a sprinkle of additional fresh parsley and dill.
# Notes:
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Greek seasoning is the secret to this dish's authentic flavor. Making your own from scratch will yield the best results.
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Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for optimal Mediterranean flavor.
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For meal prep, store the ground turkey-rice mixture together and keep the cucumber-tomato salad separate in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.