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
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black 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