Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki, a healthy and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. These tender meatballs are crafted from lean ground turkey mixed with fresh herbs and spices, delivering a nutritious yet flavorful dish that will please everyone at your table. Paired with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce made from creamy Greek yogurt, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve in various ways—over rice, in pita bread, or as delightful appetizers. Whether for a busy weeknight dinner or a special gathering, these meatballs are guaranteed to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- Fresh dill
- Olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, minced garlic, grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 14 evenly sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook meatballs for 7–8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- For tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
- Serve warm meatballs topped with chilled tzatziki.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg