Juicy Greek turkey meatballs infused with fresh herbs and lemon zest, served with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for meal prep or Mediterranean-style dinners.
Meatballs:
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped mint
1/4 cup grated onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Combine all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
In another bowl, mix turkey, herbs, onion, garlic, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
Form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
Bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, or pan-fry in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
Serve warm with chilled tzatziki.
For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Make ahead for easy lunches or dinner prep.
Serve in pita or over rice for a full meal.