Mediterranean Diet Giniling (Filipino Ground Meat Dish)

Revamp your weeknight dinner routine with this Mediterranean Diet Giniling, a delightful fusion of Filipino comfort food and wholesome Mediterranean flavors. This ground turkey-based dish is elevated with heart-healthy ingredients like zucchini, cooked chickpeas, kalamata olives, and caper berries, making it both nutritious and satisfying. Sautéed with garlic, onions, and a medley of spices like oregano and cumin, the flavors are perfectly balanced by a splash of low-sodium chicken broth that ties everything together. Ready in just 40 minutes, this protein-packed recipe is ideal for a healthy, flavorful meal. Serve it with whole grain rice or warm pita bread for a complete Mediterranean-inspired dining experience that'll keep everyone coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces, minced cloves garlic
• 1 piece, chopped medium onion
• 1 piece, chopped large tomato
• 1 piece, diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 0.5 cup, pitted and halved kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons, rinsed caper berries
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 100 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add minced garlic and chopped onions. Sauté until onions become translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground turkey to the pan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and red bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes until they soften.

Step 5

Add the diced zucchini, cooked chickpeas, kalamata olives, and caper berries. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Season the mixture with dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with whole grain rice or pita bread for a complete Mediterranean meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1631.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1783.3

Total Fat 101.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 354.9mg	0%
Sodium 3602.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.3g	0%
Total Sugars 28.6g
Protein 121.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 352.7mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 2191.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.7%

Protein: 27.0%

Carbs: 22.3%