Description
These Easy Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki offer irresistible flavor and easy preparation. Enjoy juicy turkey meatballs paired with cool tzatziki for a delightful meal, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Ground Turkey (1 lb)
- Breadcrumbs (1/3 cup)
- Large Egg (1)
- Garlic Cloves (3, minced)
- Onion (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
- Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Dried Oregano (1 tsp)
- Ground Cumin (1/2 tsp)
- Salt (1/2 tsp)
- Black Pepper (1/4 tsp)
- Olive Oil
- Greek Yogurt (1 cup)
- Cucumber (1/2, grated and drained)
- Garlic Clove (1, minced)
- Lemon Juice (1 tbsp, freshly squeezed)
- Fresh Dill (1 tbsp, chopped)
- Olive Oil (1 tbsp)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Prep and combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (1 to 1.5 inches in diameter).
- Choose your cooking method: bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or pan-fry in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and olive oil. Season to taste and chill before serving.
- Serve meatballs with tzatziki on the side, accompanied by pita bread or salad.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
To store, place meatballs in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for 3 months.
For best flavor, allow tzatziki to chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg