Pesto Turkey Meatball Bowl

Name: Pesto Turkey Meatball Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound (450 g) ground turkey (93% lean); 1 pound (450 g) ground turkey (93% lean); 2 tablespoons (15 g) flaxseed meal; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons (5 g) fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon (4 g) fresh parsley, chopped; ¼ cup (10 g) fresh basil leaves; ¼ cup (35 g) toasted pine nuts; ¼ cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 cups (80 g) arugula; 1 cup (155 g) shelled edamame, cooked; 1 medium zucchini, spiralized or thinly sliced; 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot, shredded; ¼ cup (30 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

This hearty bowl features juicy, herb-infused turkey meatballs paired with a colorful mix of fresh veggies, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and finished with a rich basil pesto for nutritious and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

For the Turkey Meatballs

1 pound (450 g) ground turkey (93% lean)
¼ cup (

Gluten-free

Method

Prepare the Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey and meatball seasonings (not including the oil). Mix well and form into 12 evenly sized meatballs. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 1