Description
Tender, juicy Greek turkey meatballs packed with feta cheese and fresh herbs, served with a cooling homemade tzatziki sauce. A healthy Mediterranean dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 1.5 cups Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 medium English cucumber, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Make tzatziki sauce by grating cucumber and squeezing out excess moisture. Combine with Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Refrigerate until serving.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and add breadcrumbs. Let soak for 2 minutes.
- 4. Add ground turkey, feta cheese, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, cumin, mint, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- 5. Gently mix with hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- 6. Using a cookie scoop, portion mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- 7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and meatballs are golden brown.
- 8. Serve warm meatballs with chilled tzatziki sauce and your favorite Mediterranean sides.
Notes
Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months. Make tzatziki sauce fresh for best flavor. Serve with pita bread, Greek salad, rice pilaf, or over grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4-5 meatballs)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
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