Meal Prep Greek Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6 meal prep containers
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Calories
690 kcal
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Cuisine
Greek
Meal Prep Greek Bowls
Description
This recipe for Meal Prep Greek Bowls combines turmeric and curry-spiced basmati rice with flavorful ground beef meatballs seasoned with garlic, oregano, and onion. The meatballs are baked until tender and browned, providing a protein-rich component. The rice is cooked to fluffy perfection with spices and broth, enhancing both color and taste.
To complete the bowls, a variety of toppings such as crumbled feta cheese, creamy tzatziki, pickled red onions, fresh tomatoes, hummus, black olives, and sliced green bell peppers add contrasting flavors and textures. Fresh herbs and lemon wedges provide brightness and garnish. Pita bread serves as an accompaniment to round out the meal.
These bowls are well-suited for meal prep, offering portability and balanced nutrition. The recipe suggests flexibility in assembling toppings according to preference, allowing for customization without compromising the base components.
Ingredients
For the turmeric rice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion small, diced
- 1 1/2 tsp Turmeric ground
- 3/4 tsp curry powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice or jasmine rice
For the meatballs
- 700-800 g ground beef lean
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 tbsp oregano dried
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 onion yellow, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the toppings
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup tzatziki (make our Tzatziki Recipe)
- red onion make our Pickled Red Onions, pickled
- 1 baby tomato pint, halved
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 green bell pepper sliced thin
- pita bread
- 6 lemon wedges
- fresh herbs for garnish: dill, mint or parsley
Instructions
Make the turmeric rice
- Put a medium pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Once warm, add diced onion and cook 4-5 minutes to soften.
- Stir in turmeric powder, curry powder and salt and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the rice and stir frequently, until the rice is evenly coated, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Turn to low heat, place on the lid and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15-18 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork and put the lid on again for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the lid and fluff with a fork and set aside.
Make the meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the meatballs: Mix together the ground beef, salt, pepper, pressed garlic, dried oregano, egg, grated onion, breadcrumb and olive oil. Once combined, scoop about 2-3 tbsp at a time and form into meatballs. You'll have about 20-22 meatballs. Place the meatballs onto the sheet pan and cook for 24-26 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Assemble the meal prep containers
- Once the meatballs and turmeric rice are cooked, assemble the 6 meal prep containers / bowls by layering the rice and meatballs (about 3-4 meatballs per container) followed by dividing the rest of the toppings ingredients evenly between the 6 containers.
Notes
- Customize your bowl with preferred toppings for variety with each meal.
- Consider trying other meal prep bowls like Air Fryer Salmon Bowls or Instant Pot Chicken CAVA Bowls for inspiration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6meal prep containers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 690 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 690kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 69.7g | 23% |
| Protein | 41.6g | 83% |
| Fat | 27.1g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4g | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.2g | 71% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 124.7mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1887.4mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 5.6g | 22% |
| Sugar | 8.3g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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