Turkey and Quinoa Power Bowl with Lemon Herb Dressing
A hearty lunch bowl of herbed ground turkey over fluffy quinoa with roasted zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Cracked black pepper ties it all together.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground turkey
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 fresh lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the quinoa and water or chicken broth in a small pot, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- 2
Toss the zucchini and cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp avocado oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes until lightly charred.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Whisk the remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil with fresh lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- 5
Divide the quinoa between two bowls, top with the turkey, roasted vegetables, and diced cucumber. Drizzle with the lemon dressing and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
610
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
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