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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

Savory Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki You’ll Crave

Enjoy Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki, a delightful Mediterranean twist on comfort food that's healthy and easy to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium red onion finely minced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium Persian cucumbers grated and excess liquid removed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: Grate the Persian cucumbers, wring out excess liquid, and mix with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper. Refrigerate.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix Meatball Ingredients: Combine ground turkey, panko, red onion, feta, garlic, egg, oregano, dill, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
  4. Form Meatballs: Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake: Cook for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Serve: Cool slightly and serve with tzatziki sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use 93% lean ground turkey and wring out grated cucumber thoroughly before adding to tzatziki.

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