Description
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki are a delightful fusion of flavors that bring the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. Juicy, herb-infused turkey meatballs are perfectly paired with a creamy tzatziki sauce made from yogurt, cucumber, and dill, making this dish ideal for gatherings or casual weeknight meals. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, these meatballs are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 medium cucumber, grated (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, parsley, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For tzatziki: Mix grated cucumber, yogurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; chill until serving.
- Serve warm meatballs with tzatziki on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 301mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg