Description
These Mediterranean Greek Turkey Meatballs are packed with fresh herbs and served with a cool, creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Drain grated cucumber well to prevent watery sauce.
- Meatballs can be pan-fried instead of baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Greek turkey meatballs, tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean recipe, healthy meatballs