Juicy, herby turkey meatballs served with a creamy, garlicky tzatziki sauce—perfect for a light and flavorful meal! 🇬🇷
Ingredients (Serves 4-5)
For the Turkey Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey (preferably 93% lean)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
For the Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki):
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat for creaminess)
- ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Yogurt Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well, cover, and refrigerate while preparing the meatballs (flavors will deepen!).
2️⃣ Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, feta, egg, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Form into 1-inch meatballs (about 16-18 total).
3️⃣ Cook the Meatballs:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F).
- Oven option: Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce on the side.
- Pair with pita bread, cucumber-tomato salad, or a Greek-style rice bowl!
Pro Tips:
✅ Want more flavor? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat!
✅ Low-carb version? Swap breadcrumbs for almond flour or omit entirely.
✅ Meal prep friendly! Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for later.
