Description
Mediterranean-Inspired Turkey Meatballs Served with Creamy Tzatziki Sauce – a flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make dish perfect for any meal. These tender meatballs are packed with Mediterranean herbs and spices and paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce for the ultimate combination.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Once the meatballs are done, serve them warm with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using fresh oregano instead of dried.
- Serve with a side of warm pita bread or a fresh Greek salad.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Greek turkey meatballs, tzatziki, Mediterranean meatballs, healthy turkey meatballs