Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
A modern twist on classic meatballs, these Greek Turkey Meatballs are flavorful and paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Sauté the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of olive oil until they’re browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in another bowl.
- Serve the meatballs warm with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Notes
Ensure the cucumber for the tzatziki is well-drained to avoid a watery sauce. Feel free to add favorite spices or herbs to the meatball mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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