Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Greek turkey meatballs paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. These tender, flavorful meatballs are made with lean ground turkey and vibrant herbs, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this dish is sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy the harmonious blend of spices and creamy yogurt that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 1/2 cucumber, grated (for tzatziki)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, parsley, garlic, onion, panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix gently until well combined.
- Form mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve warm meatballs with tzatziki sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg