Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki: Easy and Flavorful Recipe
Try this delicious Greek Turkey Meatballs recipe paired with a refreshing Tzatziki sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Carb
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, make the tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
- Serve the meatballs warm with the tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add feta cheese to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs can be served as an appetizer or main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Greek Turkey Meatballs, Tzatziki, Turkey Recipe