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A protein-packed ground turkey plate with vibrant vegetables.

Mediterranean Protein-Packed Ground Turkey Plate

This Mediterranean Protein-Packed Ground Turkey Plate is a healthy and delicious meal perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. It features lean ground turkey seasoned with aromatic spices, served with fluffy quinoa, roasted chickpeas, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 plate
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup bell peppers finely chopped (any color)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup roasted chickpeas
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Add ground turkey to the skillet, break it up, and cook until no longer pink, draining excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, chopped bell peppers, and dried oregano, cooking until bell peppers are slightly tender.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for a few minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. While the turkey cooks, prepare quinoa and roast chickpeas according to package instructions if not already prepared.
  6. Assemble plates by dividing the cooked ground turkey, quinoa, and roasted chickpeas.
  7. Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness. It makes great leftovers for meal prep!