Ingredients
– For the Meatballs:
– 1 pound ground turkey
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 1/4 cup chopped onion
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 large egg
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
– For the Tzatziki Sauce:
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cucumber, finely grated and drained
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki is both simple and rewarding. Just follow these steps:
For the Meatballs:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg.
3. Shape the Meatballs: Form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
4. Bake: Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
5. Prepare the Cucumber: In a separate bowl, mix the grated cucumber with salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then drain excess water.
6. Combine Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
7. Refrigerate: Chill the tzatziki sauce in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 28g