Classic BBQ Turkey Meatball Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey(paid link)
• ½ cup breadcrumbs(paid link)
• 1 egg(paid link)
• ¼ onion(paid link)
• 2 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce(paid link)
• 2 cup rice(paid link)
• 4 cup water(paid link)
• 2 cups broccoli florets(paid link)
• ½ red bell pepper(paid link)
• 2 green onions(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F. Finely mince the 0.25 piece of onion and 2 cloves of garlic.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, the minced onion, minced garlic, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

3. 3

   Roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

   15 min

5. 5

   While meatballs bake, cook 2 cups rice according to package directions using 4 cups water.

6. 6

   In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 0.5 piece red bell pepper, sliced into 0.5 inch strips. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.

   5 min

7. 7

   Once meatballs are cooked, add 1 cup BBQ sauce to the baking sheet with the meatballs and toss to coat.

8. 8

   Slice 2 green onions.

9. 9

   Assemble bowls: spoon rice into bowls, top with BBQ turkey meatballs, sautéed vegetables, and sliced green onions.

10. 10

    Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil if desired.

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