Mediterranean Greek Power Bowls

These Mediterranean Greek Power Bowls are super healthy and flavorful, it’s an energizing meal to enjoy any night of the week! This Greek power bowl recipe is packed with tons of protein with Greek turkey or chicken meatballs, quinoa, and a Mediterranean Greek yogurt sauce that’s to die for!

I don’t know about you, but I feel like when you combine tons of healthy ingredients into a giant bowl and slather a homemade Tzatziki sauce on top of all your efforts, it makes it so much more satisfying. Lately, with the warmer months and longer days, I find myself looking for quick and easy protein-packed meals that make me feel good and energized. If I’m being brutally honest I’ve been having far too much chipotle and ice cream for dinner and meals like this really help me reset.  

Now that summer is coming, Jared and I like to take weeknight trips to the beach, enjoying the cool ocean breeze and beautiful, golden sunset. So to get to the beach early enough to watch the sun go down, I had to come up with a recipe that was super fast, but light and refreshing all at the same time. Kinda like my ‘Chipotle Style’ Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls, but with a lot more fresh, summer flavors. That’s where these Mediterranean Greek Power Bowls come in! Super light with tons of flavor. And putting the meatballs on skewers just screams all things summer to me. Why does food on skewers look so much more appetizing?! I don’t know, but I love it!

What is a Mediterranean Greek Power Bowl, anyway?

Basically, it’s just another name for a nutritious and delicious meal all combined into one bowl. There are so many different variations and the possibilities are endless, but today we are making a Mediterranean Greek Power Bowl. These means it is packed with Greek turkey or chicken meatballs, quinoa, greens, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, Feta cheese, and Tzatziki sauce, one of the greatest culinary inventions on Earth!

How to Make Mediterranean Greek Power Bowls

The only cooking that is required is making the meatballs. The rest of the process is pretty much just prep and assembly. The secret that makes this recipe so quick and easy is making the meatballs into one inch balls. The smaller the meatballs, the quicker the cooking time. Plus, their just so adorable, I had to make them smaller. And the smaller size makes them easier to place on the skewers. Win-win!

Ingredients 

• Turkey or Chicken
• Red Onion
• Egg
• Bread Crumbs
• Garlic
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Ground Cumin
• Dried Oregano
• Lemon
• Oil
• Full Fat Greek Yogurt
• Lemon
• Fresh Dill
• Persian Cucumber
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Greens
• Quinoa
• Pickled Red Onions 
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Feta Cheese

Turkey or Chicken Meatballs

The choice is really up to you! I made my Mediterranean Greek Power Bowls with ground turkey, but ground chicken can easily be substituted. Both varieties are found in the supermarket these days. Since they are both poultry, just make sure to cook the meatballs all the way through. For a one inch size meatball, this should take about 8-10 minutes in a cast iron skillet set over medium heat.

A Little Note on Tzatziki Sauce

Have you ever had Tzatziki sauce?? If the answer is no, you are about to reach Greek power bowl heaven! Tzatziki sauce is basically a Greek yogurt and dill sauce that can be slathered on pretty much anything. The ingredients are simple:

• Full Fat Greek Yogurt
• Lemon Juice
• Fresh Dill
• Persian Cucumber
• Salt & Pepper

It’s the perfect topping for this Mediterranean inspired power bowl. But it can also be served as a super healthy dip for your next crudites (aka vegetable) board, slathered on a Healthy Greek Chicken Pita Wrap, or eaten straight out of the bowl with a spoon!

I hope that bowl food is here to stay. It’s super satisfying and a nutritious way to fill up your bowl. Even better, making Mediterranean Greek Power Bowls means less time slaving over the stove and more time enjoying life on the beach!

Other recipes you’ll love: 

• Healthy Vegetarian Grain Bowls for Lunch
• Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewer Bowls with Orzo and Green Goddess Sauce
• Vegan Corn Chowder

If you make this Mediterranean Greek Power Bowls, be sure to tag me on Pinterest and Instagram! I seriously love seeing what you guys are making and sharing your creations with the College Housewife community!’

Mediterranean Greek Power Bowls

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• Author: Elizabeth Van Lierde
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Assembly
• Cuisine: Greek

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These Mediterranean Greek Power Bowls are super healthy and flavorful, it’s an energizing meal to enjoy any night of the week! This Greek power bowl recipe is packed with tons of protein with the addition of Greek turkey or chicken meatballs, quinoa, and a Mediterranean Greek yogurt sauce that’s to die for!

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Ingredients

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For Greek Meatballs:

1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken

1/4 Red Onion, finely diced

1 Egg

1/3 cup Bread Crumbs

3 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin

1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano

Zest of 1 Lemon

1 Tablespoon Oil, for the skillet

For Tzatziki:

1 Cup Plain, Full Fat Greek Yogurt

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Dill

1 Persian Cucumber, finely diced or grated

1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

For Power Bowls:

Greens

Quinoa, cooked

Pickled Red Onions (recipe follows)

Cherry Tomatoes, halved

Cucumbers, diced

Feta Cheese, cubed

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Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add in ground turkey/chicken, red onion, egg, bread crumbs, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and lemon zest. Mix well until combined. Roll out 1 inch meatballs.
2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add the oil, and heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the meatballs, with space in between, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
3. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, cucumber, salt, and pepper. Taste test for seasonings, add more salt and pepper if needed, cover, and refrigerate until bowls are ready to assemble.
4. Assemble each bowl with a bed of greens and a small scoop of cooked quinoa. Top with cooked Greek meatballs, Tzatziki, pickled red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and Feta cubes.

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Notes

For Pickled Red Onions:

1. To quick pickle your red onions, thinly slice 1 red onion and place into a large mason jar. Pour ½ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt. Shake jar vigorously and place into the refrigerator for 1 hour. Will keep for 2 weeks.

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