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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.

706kcal per serving
25minutes
1servings

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

  1. Cook the bulgur wheat and grill the meatballs (kofte) in a pan or oven until fully cooked.

    Turkish Kofte Bowl — step 1
  2. Chop the roasted eggplant and roasted red pepper; dice the tomato, cucumber, and red onion to prepare the salad.

    Turkish Kofte Bowl — step 2
  3. Prepare the cacik by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, and a pinch of garlic.

    Turkish Kofte Bowl — step 3
  4. 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.

    Turkish Kofte Bowl — step 4

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Turkish Kofte Bowl

Nutrition per serving

706 kcal · 36 g protein · 62 g carbs · 35 g fat

Protein 36 g · 20%Carbs 62 g · 35%Fat 35 g · 45%

On the plate: Whole grains, Red meat, Vegetables, Dairy, Olive oil

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