Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki: Juicy and Easy Weeknight Delight
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A delicious recipe for Greek Turkey Meatballs served with Tzatziki, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, oregano, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatballs marinate for an hour before baking.
- Pair with a Greek salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 24 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 mg