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:
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1 lb ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
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1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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1/4 cup grated yellow onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Olive oil spray (for baking)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
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1/2 English cucumber, peeled, grated, and squeezed dry
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2 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
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1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
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Salt, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.
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Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the sheet.
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Lightly spray the tops with olive oil.
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Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Meanwhile, make the tzatziki: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Chill for 30 minutes if time allows.
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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