Description
A healthier alternative to traditional meatballs featuring ground turkey and a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, dill, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve meatballs with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix the meatball mixture. You can pan-fry the meatballs for a crispy exterior before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek meatballs, turkey meatballs, tzatziki sauce, healthy recipes, Mediterranean cuisine