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A plate of baked meatballs with toothpicks, served alongside a bowl of creamy white dipping sauce, garnished with herbs.
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Greek Turkey Meatballs

These easy meatballs are filled with fresh herbs and feta for a Greek-inspired meal or appetizer
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large egg lightly whisked
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot or red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the tzatziki dipping sauce:

  • 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, feta, egg, shallot, garlic, breadcrumbs, olive oil, dill, oregano, mint, zest, salt, and pepper.
    1 pound ground turkey, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons chopped shallot, 3 cloves garlic, 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Roll into approximately 3 tablespoon meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-23 minutes, or until a digital thermometer inserted into the center of one of the meatballs reads 165°F.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the tzatziki dipping sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, mint, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.
    1 cup plain whole milk yogurt, 1/2 cup cucumber, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Serve the meatballs with the tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • Make about 18 meatballs.
  • For a thicker tzatziki, use Greek yogurt or drain in a lined sieve for a few hours. Draining the grated cucumber will also make the sauce thicker.
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