Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Lunchbox
A healthy and flavorful lunch packed with tender turkey meatballs, creamy hummus, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes)
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Pita bread (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground turkey, crumbled feta, hummus, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Roll the mixture into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Chop your mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces and drizzle with a little olive oil and salt.
- Pack the baked meatballs, fresh veggies, and hummus into your lunchbox, with optional pita on the side.
Notes
These meatballs freeze well; store in a freezer-friendly bag or container once cooled. Keep hummus separate to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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