Description
Easy Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki offer irresistible flavors and simple prep, perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal prep. Enjoy tender, spiced turkey meatballs paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil for cooking
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber (grated and drained)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-1.5 inch meatballs (16-20 total).
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or pan-fry in olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side.
- For tzatziki, grate cucumber, squeeze excess moisture, mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and olive oil.
- Season tzatziki with salt and pepper, chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm meatballs with tzatziki, pita, rice, or salad.
Notes
Avoid over-mixing meat mixture for tender meatballs.
Use non-dairy yogurt for a dairy-free tzatziki.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with tzatziki
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg