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Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs served on a plate

Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs

Greek style turkey meatballs with feta, dill, and parsley. Baked golden and served with cool tzatziki sauce for 35g protein per serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for tzatziki
  • 1/2 cucumber grated and squeezed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Gently combine turkey, feta, panko, egg, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  4. Arrange with space on sheet pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until 165F internal.
  5. Stir together yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, olive oil, lemon, and salt for tzatziki.
  6. Serve meatballs with tzatziki, feta, dill, cucumber, and warm pita.

Notes

Mix gently. Use 93% lean ground turkey. Squeeze the cucumber dry for thick tzatziki.