Turkish Kofte Bowl
This high-protein, fiber-rich traditional bowl is a balanced lunch or dinner option that supports muscle growth while keeping you full for hours.
Ingredients
- 150g grilled Turkish meatballs (kofte) · 342 kcal
- 120g cooked bulgur wheat · 144 kcal
- 100g Turkish tzatziki (cacik) · 62 kcal
- 100g roasted eggplant · 25 kcal
- 50g roasted red bell pepper · 16 kcal
- 50g diced cucumber · 5 kcal
- 50g diced tomato · 14 kcal
- 20g sliced red onion · 9 kcal
- 10g olive oil · 90 kcal
- Fresh parsley and sumac for garnish
Method
Cook the bulgur wheat and grill the meatballs (kofte) in a pan or oven until fully cooked.

Chop the roasted eggplant and roasted red pepper; dice the tomato, cucumber, and red onion to prepare the salad.

Prepare the cacik by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, and a pinch of garlic.

Place the cooked bulgur at the base of a large bowl, then arrange the kofte, roasted vegetables, salad, and cacik in separate sections, and drizzle with olive oil.

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Nutrition per serving
706 kcal · 36 g protein · 62 g carbs · 35 g fat
On the plate: Whole grains, Red meat, Vegetables, Dairy, Olive oil
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