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Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki

Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki: A Flavorful Delight

A delicious and healthy recipe for Greek turkey meatballs paired with tzatziki.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Saucepan
  • grater

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey I prefer 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

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!

Notes

For a complete meal, serve alongside a fresh tomato cucumber feta salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Greek recipes, Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs, Healthy recipes, Turkey Meatballs, Tzatziki
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