Description
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki is a vibrant, healthy dish that transports your taste buds to the Mediterranean. These moist and savory meatballs are made with lean ground turkey and infused with fresh herbs like parsley and mint, providing a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Paired with a creamy tzatziki sauce, made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, and lemon juice, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, you can serve these meatballs over rice, tuck them into warm pita bread, or enjoy them as finger food with a side of tzatziki for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 1/2 cucumber (grated)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt (for tzatziki)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, mint, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- For tzatziki, combine grated cucumber (drained), Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl; mix well.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- – Don’t overmix the turkey mixture to keep meatballs tender.
- – Chill formed meatballs for at least 30 minutes before baking for better shape retention.
- – Feel free to add spices like cumin or paprika for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg