Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Greek Turkey Meatballs, served alongside a refreshing tzatziki sauce. Made from lean ground turkey and infused with fresh herbs like dill and oregano, these meatballs offer a healthy yet delicious option for any meal. Perfect for dinner or meal prep, they can be enjoyed over rice, in salads, or even stuffed in pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 7 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 large red onion
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey and minced garlic. Grate or finely chop the red onion and add it to the mixture.
- Add the egg, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), chopped dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into approximately 14 uniform meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook meatballs for about 7-8 minutes, turning frequently until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce for an added burst of flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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