Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all the ingredients meld together.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Add salt to taste.
- Serve the meatballs warm alongside a generous bowl of tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Notes
Opt for good quality Greek yogurt for better flavor. These meatballs can be customized with feta cheese or gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Lean Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg