Description
Savor the Mediterranean with these Greek Turkey Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki. This delightful dish combines lean ground turkey and fresh herbs to create juicy meatballs that are both healthy and flavorful. Paired with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, these meatballs make for a perfect family dinner, a hit at gatherings, or an easy meal prep option. With straightforward preparation and simple ingredients, you’ll love adding this versatile recipe to your culinary repertoire. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or in pita wraps, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Serve warm meatballs with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg