Greek Turkey Bowl

This Greek turkey bowl is made with seasoned ground turkey, garlic basmati rice, creamy tzatziki, and fresh vegetables for an easy meal that's full of flavor.

At a Glance

• What it is: A Mediterranean-inspired rice bowl with seasoned ground turkey, garlic basmati rice, fresh cucumber and tomato, creamy tzatziki, and crumbled feta.
• Time: About 30 minutes if the rice is already cooked.
• Best for: Meal prep, easy weeknight dinners, or healthy lunches.
• Cooking for two? This recipe makes 4 servings, so you'll have enough for a healthy dinner and delicious leftovers for lunch the next day.
• Skill level: Easy.

Ingredients & Substitutions

You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card below.

• Ground turkey: Ground chicken works well if you prefer.
• Seasonings: Lemon pepper and oregano give the turkey its fresh, lemony Greek-inspired flavor, while garlic, onion powder, and fresh parsley round out the seasoning.
• Garlic basmati rice: My Garlic Basmati Rice adds the best flavor, but Lemon Herb Couscous, plain basmati rice, white rice, or brown rice all work. For a lighter option, serve the turkey over salad greens instead.
• Tzatziki: Homemade Small-Batch Tzatziki is my favorite, but store-bought works too.
• Cucumber and tomato: I like Persian cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, but English cucumber and Roma tomatoes work well too.
• Feta: Adds a creamy, salty finish. Leave it out if you prefer.
• Optional toppings: Sweet peppers, hummus, toom, pickled red onions, olives, and fresh lemon wedges are all delicious additions.

New to Mediterranean cooking? My Mediterranean Ingredient Guide covers the staple ingredients I use most often and where to find them.

How to Make Greek Turkey Bowls

1. Prepare the cucumber tomato topping. Combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Let it sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
2. Cook the turkey. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until mostly cooked through.
3. Season the turkey. Stir in the garlic, onion powder, oregano, and lemon pepper seasoning. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the turkey is fully cooked and the garlic is fragrant.
4. Finish with parsley. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley. Taste before adding any extra salt, since the lemon pepper seasoning already contains salt.
5. Assemble the bowls. Divide the garlic basmati rice among four bowls. Top with the turkey, cucumber tomato topping, tzatziki, feta, and any other toppings you like.

Expert Tips

• If you're making everything from scratch, cook the Garlic Basmati Rice first. While it cooks, prepare the Small-Batch Tzatziki and cucumber-tomato topping. Cook the turkey last so it's warm when you're ready to assemble the bowls.
• Don't overcook the turkey. Ground turkey is lean, so cook it just until it's no longer pink. Overcooking can make it dry.
• Taste before adding more salt. Most lemon pepper seasonings already contain salt, so taste the turkey before adding any extra.

Storage, Reheating & Meal Prep

• Storage: Store the cooked turkey and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the tzatziki, cucumber tomato topping, and other fresh toppings in separate containers.
• Reheating: Warm the turkey and rice in the microwave until heated through. Then add the cold cucumber tomato topping, tzatziki, feta, and any other fresh toppings before serving.

More Easy Bowl Recipes

Enjoyed this Greek Turkey Bowl? My Greek Chicken Meatballs are another easy Greek-inspired dinner. If you're looking for even more bowl ideas, try one of these favorites:

• Gochujang Ground Pork Bowl for a sweet and spicy Korean-inspired dinner.
• Vegan Bulgogi Bowl for a plant-based option with Korean flavors.
• California Roll Bowl when you're craving sushi flavors without the rolling.
• Shrimp Poke Bowl for a fresh, seafood-inspired meal.

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