Description
These juicy, oven-baked Greek turkey meatballs are loaded with herbs and paired with creamy, homemade tzatziki sauce. A high-protein, low-carb Mediterranean dish perfect for healthy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup grated yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil spray (for baking)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, peeled, grated, and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the sheet.
Lightly spray the tops with olive oil.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Meanwhile, make the tzatziki: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Chill for 30 minutes if time allows.
Serve meatballs warm with a side of tzatziki. Garnish with extra dill and lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g