Description
Juicy and flavorful turkey meatballs served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
- Make the tzatziki sauce by mixing the yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Serve the warm meatballs with the tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Allow the tzatziki sauce to chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg