Description
Savory and juicy turkey meatballs infused with Mediterranean herbs, garlic, and Parmesan, served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce made with yogurt, cucumber, and dill.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
½ cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
Olive oil, for cooking
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 small cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, and beaten egg until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Form turkey mixture into 1–1.5 inch balls. Cook in batches for 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve meatballs with chilled tzatziki sauce. Optionally pair with warm pita and a fresh salad.
Notes
- Add crumbled feta for extra richness.
- Use ground chicken instead of turkey if desired.
- Bake instead of frying for a lighter version.
- Prep meatball mixture a day ahead for easy cooking.
- Store tzatziki separately and enjoy within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried or Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
