Greek Turkey Meatballs
Juicy Greek-style turkey meatballs made with fresh herbs, lemon, and feta cheese. Serve them with grains, a fresh cucumber tomato salad, and creamy tzatziki for an easy, high-protein Mediterranean-style meal.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 575kcal
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ⅓ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped (or 2 tsp dried dill)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs or ⅓ cup almond flour for gluten-free
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ⅓ cup cucumber diced
- 1 ⅓ cup tomato diced
- ⅔ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
FOR SERVING
- Cooked brown rice or any grain of choice
- Tzatziki store-bought or homemade
- Extra cucumber tomato salad
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Kalamata olives
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add ground turkey, red onion, garlic, parsley, dill, breadcrumbs, egg, feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently using your hands or a spoon until everything is evenly combined. Stop mixing once it holds together to keep the texture light and tender.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1½ inches in size. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each one so they cook evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and lightly golden on the outside.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the salad. In a medium bowl, mix cucumber, tomato, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Keep chilled until serving.
- Build your bowl by adding cooked rice or your favorite grain, then top with meatballs, cucumber tomato salad, tzatziki, feta, and kalamata olives. Serve warm and fresh.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates are based on a serving of 4 meatballs with a portion of salad, ½ cup cooked brown rice, 2 tbsp tzatziki, 1 tbsp feta, and 1 tbsp olives.
- Ground chicken can be used instead of turkey if preferred.
- For storage, keep cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store salad separately to keep it crisp.
- Meatballs can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g