Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with these Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki. This healthy dish combines lean ground turkey, fragrant herbs, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick weeknight meal, these meatballs are versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, main course, or even stuffed in a pita. Enjoy rich flavors without guilt and impress your family and friends with this nutritious and easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber (grated)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls. For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through. For pan-frying: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides.
- While cooking, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Serve warm with tzatziki drizzled on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg