Turkey Meatball & Feta Lunchbox

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This easy lunchbox lunch is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, including feta, hummus and cucumber. Turkey meatballs are dipped in a homemade creamy yogurt-dill sauce, but ranch dressing would also work well in its place.

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Hilary Meyer
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Hilary Meyer
Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes.
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Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Lunch Box
Photo: Diana Chistruga
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Egg-Free
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Ingredients

  • 5 grape tomatoes, halved, or 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper

  • ¼ cup cubed feta cheese or ciliegine (cherry-size) fresh mozzarella balls

  • 3 Easy Turkey Meatballs

  • 2 tablespoons hummus

  • 2 tablespoons Creamy Yogurt-Dill Sauce or ranch dressing

  • 6 slices cucumber

  • 5 Kalamata olives (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine tomatoes (or peppers) and feta (or mozzarella) in a small bowl. Pack the mixture along with meatballs, hummus, sauce (or dressing), cucumber and olives (if using) in a divided bento-style lunchbox or in separate containers with lids. Refrigerate or keep cold with an ice pack until ready to serve.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

441 Calories
26g Fat
22g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 lunchbox
Calories 441
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 33g 66%
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Vitamin A 1121IU 22%
Sodium 822mg 36%
Potassium 778mg 17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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