Description
A delicious twist on a classic dish, combining lean turkey with tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and they are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with tzatziki sauce or over rice.
Notes
Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender. You can customize with your favorite spices or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, Greek food, healthy dinner, meal prep