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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

Savor the Flavor: Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

A delightful and healthy twist on classic meatballs featuring Greek flavors and homemade tzatziki.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground turkey a lean protein
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ cup Chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil for drizzling
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt creamy and thick
  • ½ cup Grated cucumber squeezed to remove moisture
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • refrigerator
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a plate.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the meatballs on it.
  5. Drizzle meatballs with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
  8. Chill the tzatziki sauce for at least 15 minutes.
  9. Serve the meatballs warm with the tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Handle meatballs gently to avoid toughness. Customize herbs for added flavor.

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