Lemony turkey, fluffy quinoa, and caramelized November Brussels sprouts make generous Greek-inspired bowls with a cool yogurt sauce and just two teaspoons of added oil.
- Total time: 45 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $15
- Calories per serving: 660 cal
- Oven
- Stovetop
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc complements the lemon, oregano, and tangy yogurt sauce.
Details
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey - Ferndale1 lb $5.39
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Brussels sprouts1 lb $9.99
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Tri-color quinoa1/2 cup dry $4.79
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Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt1/3 cup $4.99
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Lemon1 medium, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice $3.99
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Garlic2 cloves $1.75
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 teaspoons $9.99
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Dried oregano1 1/2 teaspoons $2.89
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Extra-fine sea salt1 7/8 teaspoons, divided $2.52
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Ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon $3.49
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Gently mix 1 lb ground turkey with 1 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt in a bowl; refrigerate while preparing the vegetables.
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Trim 1 lb Brussels sprouts and halve them lengthwise, quartering any especially large ones. Finely grate 1 medium lemon to obtain 1 teaspoon zest, then squeeze out 3 tablespoons juice. Mince 2 garlic cloves, keeping them separate.
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Toss the sprouts on the baking sheet with:
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt
Arrange cut-side down in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until browned and tender.
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Meanwhile, rinse 1/2 cup dry tri-color quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve. Combine it in a small saucepan with 1 cup water and 1/8 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Make the lemon-yogurt sauce by stirring together:
- 1/3 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 minced garlic clove
Stir in 1 tablespoon water to make a spoonable sauce.
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While the quinoa cooks, heat 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned turkey, pressing it into an even layer. Let brown undisturbed for 3 minutes, then break it into bite-size crumbles and cook for 4–6 minutes more.
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Add the following to the turkey:
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Stir for 1 minute, until fragrant and the turkey reaches 165°F. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest.
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Fold 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest into the quinoa. Divide the quinoa between two bowls, arrange the turkey and roasted sprouts alongside it, and spoon the lemon-yogurt sauce over each bowl.
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