
Lemon-Tahini Turkey
Meatball Bowl
This bowl brings together everything you want in a meal prep container: golden, flavour-packed turkey meatballs with a bright lemon-tahini drizzle, fluffy basmati rice, and a tray of roasted vegetables.
At 540 calories and 39 g of protein per serving, it’s designed to keep you full and fuelled. Five simple steps, 35 minutes, and you’ve got two ready-to-go meals.
Tahini Tip
If your tahini is thick or separated, stir it well before measuring. Add the water gradually to the sauce — you want a drizzle consistency, not a paste.
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Basmati Rice
Add basmati rice, water, and a pinch of salt to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the water fully absorbed. Remove from the heat and keep covered.
- 2
Roast the Vegetables
Toss the cubed bell pepper, zucchini, and sweet potato with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast at 200 °C (400 °F) until tender and lightly charred, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Shape and Sear the Meatballs
Combine ground turkey, egg white, oat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until just combined. Form into small meatballs. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until deeply golden on all sides and cooked through.
- 4
Make the Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth and drizzle-able. Add more water if needed. Season with a pinch of salt.
- 5
Assemble the Bowls
Divide the rice between two containers. Add the roasted vegetables and turkey meatballs. Drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini sauce. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of extra lemon.