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Delicious Greek Turkey Meatballs served with creamy Tzatziki sauce

Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

Quick and flavorful Greek turkey meatballs served with a cool, lemony tzatziki sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground turkey Use lean ground turkey for lower fat
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Use gluten-free bread crumbs for a gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Pecorino can be used as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley Mint or dill can be used instead
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for the meatballs)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil To drizzle before baking
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Full-fat gives richer tzatziki; low-fat works too
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained English cucumber preferred to reduce seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for the tzatziki)
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, minced garlic, oregano, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Mix gently until everything is evenly incorporated. Do not overwork the mixture or the meatballs will be dense.
  4. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet so they are not touching.
  5. Drizzle the meatballs with the tablespoon of olive oil.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the meatballs are golden and register 165°F (74°C) with an instant-read thermometer.
Making Tzatziki
  1. While the meatballs bake, squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber.
  2. In a bowl combine Greek yogurt, the drained grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to taste. Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
Serving
  1. Serve the meatballs warm with tzatziki on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

These meatballs are versatile; serve with pita, in grain bowls, or as appetizers. Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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