Description
Light and flavorful Greek turkey meatballs paired with a bright tzatziki sauce, perfect for quick family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, 2 cloves minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until evenly blended.
- Shape the mixture into 1–1.5 inch meatballs (about 16–18) and space them on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the center and meatballs are lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, make the tzatziki: squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber. Stir together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, the cucumber, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp fresh dill (optional). Season to taste.
- Plate the meatballs warm with a generous side of tzatziki and serve.
Notes
These meatballs can be served on pita, over salad, or with rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg