Description
Juicy Greek Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy addition to any meal, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. These meatballs are crafted from lean ground turkey and enhanced with fresh herbs and spices, delivering a delightful Mediterranean twist to your table. Paired with a creamy tzatziki sauce, they offer both nutrition and taste, making them suitable for various occasions. Quick to prepare and versatile, these savory bites can be served as an appetizer, in wraps, or over salads. Enjoy the deliciousness of homemade Greek Turkey Meatballs that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber (grated)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese (if using), parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a separate bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg