Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki
These Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki are a perfect blend of flavors and nutrients, ideal for a wholesome meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 23 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 150 kcal
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey preferably 93/7 lean
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ large red onion grated or finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
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 constantly to ensure even cooking on all sides. Once meatballs reach 165F they are done.
While meatballs are cooking, make tzatziki.
Serve over rice!
Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Greek cuisine, healthy recipes, Low Carb, meatballs, Turkey Meatballs, Tzatziki