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Greek Turkey Meatballs & Tzatziki

Irresistible Greek Turkey Meatballs & Tzatziki You'll Love

Try these Greek Turkey Meatballs & Tzatziki for a healthy, flavorful meal that’s quick to prepare, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Substitute with ground chicken or beef if desired.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if necessary.
  • 1 Egg Use flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Dried parsley can be substituted.
  • 1 tsp Fresh Oregano Use 1/3 amount if using dried.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder is an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Onion Green onions or shallots can be used.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Sour cream can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Grated Cucumber Squeeze out excess moisture before mixing.
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Dill Use fresh for best results.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice is ideal, bottled can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil is recommended.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), or heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or sauté for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Serve meatballs hot with tzatziki and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow meatballs to rest before serving for juiciness. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Grate cucumber and squeeze excess moisture for the best tzatziki texture.

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