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Easy Turkey Meatball Dinner Bowl with Roasted Broccoli and Chipotle Lime Yogurt

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A quick and healthy weeknight meal featuring juicy turkey meatballs, crispy roasted broccoli, and a smoky chipotle-lime yogurt sauce. Perfect for busy evenings and meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt, to taste
  • Cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, about 16 total. Place evenly spaced on one side of the baking sheet.
  4. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping broccoli halfway and turning meatballs once, until meatballs reach 165°F internal temperature and broccoli is tender with crispy edges.
  6. While roasting, mix Greek yogurt, chopped chipotle pepper, lime juice, honey, and salt in a small bowl or jar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Divide cooked grain into serving bowls. Arrange roasted broccoli and turkey meatballs on top.
  8. Drizzle with chipotle-lime yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

If meatball mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs. Flip broccoli halfway through roasting for crispy edges. Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach 165°F. For gluten-free, substitute panko with almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt. Roasting broccoli at high heat prevents sogginess. Sauce can be adjusted for spice level by varying chipotle pepper amount.

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Keywords: turkey meatballs, roasted broccoli, chipotle lime yogurt, healthy dinner, weeknight meal, easy recipe, gluten-free option, lean protein

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