NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup canned chickpeas

1 tbsp chickpea flour

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley

0.25 tsp olive oil

0.5 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

0.5 tbsp tahini

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 cup baby spinach

0.5 cup cucumber

0.25 cup cherry tomatoes

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, chickpea flour, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.

• 2

  Mix the turkey and spice mixture thoroughly and form into four small, even patties.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

• 4

  Add the turkey patties to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

• 5

  While the patties cook, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

• 6

  Prepare the base of the bowl by placing the baby spinach in a large serving dish.

• 7

  Add the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes on top of the spinach.

• 8

  Place the crispy turkey falafel patties on top of the vegetables and drizzle the entire bowl with the lemon-tahini sauce before serving.