Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
These Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki are a flavorful and healthy dish perfect for any meal. The meatballs are infused with Mediterranean spices and served with a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce, making them a delightful experience for your taste buds.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper optional
- 1 whisk
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber grated, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown on the outside.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the meatballs warm with a generous side of tzatziki.
Notes
For added flavor, you can substitute the ground turkey with lean ground beef or chicken.
The tzatziki sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
These meatballs can also be served over a bed of rice or in pita bread for a complete meal.