Description
Light and flavorful turkey meatballs seasoned with classic Greek herbs, served with a cool, refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce for a perfect, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko, egg, red onion, garlic, dill, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 16-18 meatballs, about 1.5 inches each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs bake, make the tzatziki. In a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Serve the warm meatballs with the creamy tzatziki sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.