Description
Savor the taste of the Mediterranean with these Greek Turkey Meatballs paired with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. This recipe combines lean ground turkey with fragrant herbs and spices, resulting in tender and flavorful meatballs that are perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep. The creamy tzatziki adds a delightful zing, making this dish a hit whether served as an appetizer or a hearty main course. Easy to prepare and loved by both kids and adults, these meatballs are a nutritious choice that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and parsley until just mixed.
- Roll the mixture into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (excess moisture squeezed out), minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm meatballs alongside tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg