Description
Juicy, flavorful, and fresh—these Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce are a healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect for busy weeknights or party platters, they’re served with a creamy homemade tzatziki for the ultimate bite.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey (93% lean, 7% fat)
1/2 cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon zest, salt, and pepper just until combined.
2. Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
3. To pan-fry: heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs in batches, turning to brown on all sides (10-12 minutes total).
4. To bake: preheat oven to 400°F, place meatballs on a lined sheet, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
5. Make tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill before serving.
6. Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce, pita, salad, or rice.
Notes
For best texture, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture.
Grate and squeeze cucumber well to prevent watery tzatziki.
These freeze well—great for make-ahead meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, tzatziki, Greek meatballs