Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with these Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki. Perfectly seasoned ground turkey combines with fresh herbs to create savory meatballs that are both nutritious and satisfying. Paired with a creamy, zesty tzatziki sauce, this dish elevates any meal—whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. The simplicity of preparation ensures you can whip up this healthy option in no time, making it ideal for meal prep or last-minute entertaining. Enjoy these meatballs in pita wraps, over rice, or as a tasty appetizer; the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber (grated and drained)
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes or pan-fry until browned on all sides.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm meatballs with tzatziki for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg