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A plate of Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki sauce, garnished with herbs and a lemon wedge.

Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

These Greek turkey meatballs are flavorful and moist, served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a light dinner or appetizer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
For the Tzatziki

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki. Squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber using a paper towel.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well.
  7. Serve the warm meatballs with the tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can also pan-fry the meatballs if preferred. For a different flavor, add a pinch of cumin to the meatball mixture.

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