Ingredients
– For the Meatballs:
– 1 lb ground turkey
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 egg, beaten
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
– For the Tzatziki Sauce:
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt to taste
Instructions
Creating Greek Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, mint, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and beaten egg. Mix well until combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the Meatballs: Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
5. Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, make the tzatziki. In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, and lemon juice. Adjust salt to taste.
6. Serve: Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 28g