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Healthy Superbowl Snacks Meal Prep Bowl with Turkey Meatballs

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A quick and easy meal prep bowl featuring juicy turkey meatballs, fresh veggies, whole grains, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, perfect for game day or healthy snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs or almond flour, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  4. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20 total, keeping them uniform in size.
  5. Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Drizzle or brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 18-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Alternatively, pan-fry over medium heat in olive oil for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  6. While meatballs cook, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, red onion, and slice avocado.
  7. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Divide quinoa evenly into 4 bowls or meal prep containers. Arrange chopped veggies and avocado on top, then add baked turkey meatballs.
  9. Drizzle dressing over each bowl or serve on the side. Garnish with extra parsley or a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
  10. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the turkey mixture to keep meatballs tender. Turn meatballs halfway through baking for even browning. Rest meatballs for 5 minutes after baking to let juices settle. Rinse quinoa before cooking for fluffier grains. Dressing can be adjusted to taste with more lemon juice or honey. For vegan option, substitute turkey meatballs with chickpea or lentil balls and use dairy-free yogurt.

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