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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

These Greek Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy twist on a classic dish. Packed with lean turkey, herbs, and spices, they are served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce made of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic. Perfect for a midweek family meal or a casual gathering, these meatballs are a delightful combination of taste and nutrition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 baking sheet or skillet
  • 1 oven if baking
  • 1 grater
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 whisk for tzatziki
  • 1 serving plates

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs For a lighter version, use whole wheat breadcrumbs.
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup cucumber, grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if you choose to bake the meatballs.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until just combined—do not over mix.
  • Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. If you prefer, you can also cook them in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned, or cook in the skillet until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and dill. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Once the meatballs are cooked, serve them hot alongside the tzatziki sauce for dipping.
  • If desired, you can serve the meatballs in pita bread with additional toppings like lettuce and tomatoes for a complete meal.
  • Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use whole wheat breadcrumbs.
These meatballs can also be served in pita bread with additional toppings like lettuce and tomatoes for a complete meal.
Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.