Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki, a delightful dish combining lean turkey meatballs seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, served alongside creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an impressive appetizer at gatherings, each bite transports you to a sun-soaked Greek taverna, making it hard to resist going back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately four servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 small cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, parsley, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs (about two tablespoons each) and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, dill or mint in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; refrigerate until serving.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.