Description
Greek Turkey Meatballs are a delightful twist on traditional meatballs, bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Made with lean ground turkey, fresh herbs, and tangy feta cheese, these meatballs are perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve them alongside tzatziki sauce or over pasta for a wholesome meal that transports your taste buds to sunny Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, feta cheese, lemon zest, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Scoop out about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 75°C).
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg