Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
These Greek Turkey Meatballs are a healthy and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Served with a creamy and refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, they’re perfect as an appetizer, a light meal, or even meal-prepped for the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
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- For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix all ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Serve: Serve the cooked meatballs with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with extra dill, if desired.
Notes
Serve these meatballs over a bed of quinoa or couscous for a complete meal. They’re also delicious in a pita with lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki!