What’s Cooking Wednesday: Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs + Mediterranean Quinoa 🍽️✨
(quick, easy, delicious… and Lennon approved 🙌)
If you’re in a season of life where dinner needs to be:
quick
simple
and something your kids will actually eat
…same 😅
This has become one of our go-to weeknight meals lately, and it checks all the boxes:
✔️ minimal effort
✔️ packed with flavor
✔️ flexible with what you have on hand
✔️ AND kid-approved (which is always the real win)
What We Made
Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs + Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
It sounds fancy… but I promise it’s so easy.
Ingredients
Here’s exactly what I used:
🥢 Meatballs
Extra teriyaki sauce (for added flavor while cooking)
🥗 Quinoa Base
A splash of soy sauce
How I Make It (So Simple)
1️⃣ Cook the Meatballs
I cook the meatballs on the stovetop and add a little extra teriyaki sauce while they heat up.
👉 This gives them more flavor and keeps them nice and juicy.
2️⃣ Heat the Quinoa
Microwave the quinoa according to the package directions (usually just a couple minutes).
Then add:
👉 a little soy sauce for extra flavor
3️⃣ Build Your Bowl
That’s it!
Add your quinoa to a bowl, top with meatballs, and you’re done.
Why I Love This Meal
This is one of those “keep it in your back pocket” meals because:
✨ It’s ready in under 15 minutes
✨ Uses mostly pre-made, better-for-you options
✨ You can easily dress it up or down
✨ It works for lunch and dinner
Mom Life Reality Check
The biggest win?
👉 Lennon loves it.
And if you’re a mom, you already know—that’s half the battle 😅
It’s flavorful without being too much, and easy for little ones to eat.
Easy Ways to Switch It Up
Want to mix things up? Try:
Adding steamed broccoli or cucumbers
Drizzling a little spicy mayo on top
Swapping quinoa for rice or cauliflower rice
Turning it into a wrap or lettuce cups
Final Thoughts
You don’t need complicated recipes to make a really good meal.
Sometimes the best dinners are the ones that are:
quick
simple
and bring everyone to the table without stress
And this one?
👉 definitely staying in our weekly rotation.
Save this for your next busy night 🍽️✨
And tell me—what’s your go-to “I need dinner FAST” meal? 👇
xoxo,
Katie