Description
Juicy baked turkey meatballs seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, served with a cool and creamy homemade tzatziki. A light, flavorful, and protein-packed meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup almond flour
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, red onion, garlic, parsley, almond flour, egg, lemon juice, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1½ inch meatballs and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush or drizzle the meatballs with olive oil.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
- Serve the warm meatballs with chilled tzatziki on the side.
Notes
Add crumbled feta to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.
Use fresh mint in the tzatziki for a brighter taste.
Serve with rice, quinoa, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Store meatballs and tzatziki separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 2 months and reheat as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
