Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
These flavorful Greek turkey meatballs are a healthy and delicious twist on a classic! Served with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, they’re perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve the turkey meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Serve these meatballs with pita bread, a Greek salad, or rice for a complete meal. You can also grill the meatballs instead of baking them.