Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki, a healthy and satisfying dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. These tender meatballs are crafted from lean turkey, infused with fresh herbs, and served alongside a zesty tzatziki sauce made from creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe is versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, main course, or part of a Mediterranean platter. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy a nutritious meal that’s bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup onion
- Fresh parsley and dill
- Greek yogurt and cucumber (for tzatziki)
- Olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined; form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook meatballs in the skillet with olive oil for about 15 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While cooking, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber (drained), minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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