Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki
Enjoy the delicious and healthy flavors of the Mediterranean with these Greek turkey meatballs served with tzatziki.
Equipment
- large bowl
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey preferably 93/7 lean
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ large red onion grated or finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large bowl, add ground turkey and minced garlic.
- Grate ¼ red onion into turkey, alternatively chop red onion very small.
- Add egg, breadcrumbs, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, I use my hands.
- Form into 14 meatballs.
- Heat sauce pan with olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add meatballs and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning every constantly to ensure even cooking on all sides. Once meatballs reach 165F they are done.
- While meatballs are cooking, make Tzatziki.
- Serve over rice!
Notes
Pairs well with rice or a salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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