Description
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce is a flavorful dish that combines lean turkey meatballs with a refreshing yogurt-based sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- For the tzatziki, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, and dill in a bowl.
- Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
- Serve meatballs with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey for a healthier option.
- Adjust garlic in tzatziki to your taste.
- Serve with pita bread or over a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs and 2 tbsp tzatziki
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek Turkey Meatballs, Tzatziki Sauce, Healthy Meatballs, Greek Cuisine