Description
Indulge in the Mediterranean flavors of Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki, a healthy and delicious dish perfect for any occasion. These juicy turkey meatballs are crafted with lean ground turkey and fresh herbs, offering a guilt-free delight without sacrificing taste. Paired with creamy tzatziki sauce, made from refreshing cucumbers and tangy yogurt, this meal is ideal for casual dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, these meatballs bring a taste of Greece to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber (grated)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-2 inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet or in a skillet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes or pan-fry until browned and cooked through.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Serve warm meatballs drizzled with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with tzatziki (about 175g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg