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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

Juicy turkey meatballs infused with Greek flavors, served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp feta cheese crumbled
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and feta cheese.
  3. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve
  1. Serve the meatballs warm with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the tzatziki sauce chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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