Description
Delicious Greek turkey meatballs paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat; form into meatballs slightly larger than a golf ball.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
For added flavor, consider searing the meatballs in a skillet before baking. Adjust seasoning to taste before forming meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, Greek, tzatziki, easy dinner, Mediterranean recipe