Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki offer a delicious dive into Mediterranean flavors, combining moist turkey meatballs infused with fresh herbs and spices, paired with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish delivers both comfort and nutrition, making it a family favorite that delights the palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until well combined without overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; flip halfway for even cooking.
- While baking, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make tzatziki.
- Serve warm meatballs alongside tzatziki for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with tzatziki (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg