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Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki Recipe

Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki Recipe
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These Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and nutritious twist on traditional meatballs, made with lean ground turkey, fresh herbs, and simple seasonings. Served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce and a refreshing tomato cucumber feta salad, this meal is perfect for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired dinner that’s both satisfying and light.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93/7 lean)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 large red onion, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Tzatziki Sauce (half recipe)

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cucumber, peeled and finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or oregano for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey and minced garlic. Grate or finely chop the red onion and add it to the mixture. Add the egg, breadcrumbs or almond flour, chopped dill, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently using your hands until just combined to avoid dense meatballs.
  2. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 14 evenly sized meatballs, ensuring they are compact but not too tightly packed.
  3. Cook Meatballs: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs carefully. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides evenly. Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  4. Make Tzatziki Sauce: While meatballs cook, prepare the tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed to remove excess water), minced garlic, lemon juice, and fresh dill in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Chill until ready to serve.
  5. Prepare Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad: In a medium bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Garnish with fresh parsley or oregano if desired.
  6. Serve: Plate the meatballs alongside the tomato cucumber feta salad, and spoon generous amounts of tzatziki sauce over or on the side. Serve with rice or your preferred grain for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • Make sure the meatballs are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure they are safe to eat.
  • If you prefer, bake the meatballs at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes instead of pan-frying.
  • Let the tzatziki sit for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  • Serve with rice, quinoa, or pita bread for a fuller meal.

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Keywords: healthy turkey meatballs, Greek meatballs, tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean recipe, low fat dinner, easy meatballs

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