Homestyle Turkey Meatball Bowl
10min
20min
1
967
Chef's Note
For extra tender meatballs, avoid overmixing the meat mixture. Just combine until ingredients are incorporated. You can also prepare these meatballs in advance and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before cooking for a quicker meal prep.
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Ingredients
8 oz ground turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup brown rice
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup marinara sauce
1/2 medium bell pepper
1/2 medium zucchini
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp fresh basil
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot, combine 3/4 cup brown rice with 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- 2
While rice cooks, in a medium bowl, combine 8 oz ground turkey, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- 3
Form the turkey mixture into 8-10 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 5
While meatballs are cooking, dice 1/2 bell pepper and 1/2 zucchini into small pieces.
- 6
Add the diced vegetables to the skillet with the meatballs and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- 7
Pour 1/3 cup marinara sauce over the meatballs and vegetables, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 8
Place the cooked rice in a bowl, top with the meatballs, vegetables, and sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 tbsp fresh basil.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
967
85g
85g
32g
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