Name: Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; ¼ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free); 1 egg; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking); 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

Description

These Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki are a healthy, flavorful twist on traditional meatballs. Packed with lean turkey, aromatic herbs, and spices, these juicy meatballs are paired with a cool and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This dish is perfect for meal prep, a quick dinner, or as an appetizer!

Ingredients

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For the Greek Turkey Meatballs:

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Make the Greek Turkey Meatballs:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on the outside.

Make the Tzatziki Sauce:

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve:

1. Arrange the meatballs on a serving platter and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
2. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and a wedge of lemon, if desired. Serve with a side of veggies, pita, or salad for a complete meal!

Notes

For extra flavor, add some crumbled feta to the meatballs.
Make it low-carb by serving with a salad instead of pita.
Tzatziki can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (4 meatballs with tzatziki)
Calories: 330
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: ~600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: ~80mg