Description
Enjoy these Easy Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki, a delightful blend of succulent turkey and fresh herbs served with a creamy dipping sauce. Ideal for family dinners or healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced for tzatziki
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs (1 to 1.5 inches in diameter). Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, pan-fry in olive oil until browned, or air fry at 380°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Grate cucumber, drain, and mix with Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Serve meatballs on a platter with tzatziki sauce and sides like pita or salad.
Notes
Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
For freezing, lay meatballs on a baking sheet, freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag. They can last up to 3 months.
Reheat meatballs in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg