Description
A delicious and healthy Mediterranean recipe combining Greek turkey meatballs with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1 large English cucumber, peeled and grated
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined.
- If using feta cheese, fold it into the meat mixture.
- Use your hands to shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter. You should end up with around 20-25 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each meatball to allow for even cooking.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
Notes
You can store the cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs per serving
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Sugar: 2g per serving
- Sodium: 400mg per serving
- Fat: 10g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 10g per serving
- Fiber: 2g per serving
- Protein: 30g per serving