Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki Recipe
These healthy Greek turkey meatballs are packed with flavor and served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. A lighter alternative to traditional meatballs, these are perfect for a nutritious and delicious meal.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat
For the Turkey Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey (93/7 lean)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 large red onion
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Tzatziki:
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, add ground turkey and minced garlic. Grate 1/4 red onion into turkey, alternatively chop red onion very small.
- Add egg, breadcrumbs, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, using hands.
- Form into 14 meatballs.
- Heat saucepan with olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning constantly to ensure even cooking. Meatballs are done when they reach 165F.
- While meatballs are cooking, make the Tzatziki.
- Serve the meatballs over rice with a dollop of Tzatziki on top.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning of the meatballs to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice over the meatballs before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
- These meatballs can also be served as an appetizer with toothpicks and extra Tzatziki for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 meatballs)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Greek Turkey Meatballs, Healthy Meatball Recipe, Tzatziki Sauce, Ground Turkey Recipe