Greek Turkey Meatballs

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Greek Turkey Meatballs

This is a variation of our simple turkey meatballs base recipe. These Greek turkey meatballs are made with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and lemon zest for a light and flavorful spin on traditionally bland and heavy meatballs!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek

Servings: meatballs

Calories: 66kcal

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or cooking spray
1 pound ground turkey, 93% lean or more
¼ cup finely diced red onion
¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
¼ cup diced fresh tomatoes
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 large egg
2 small garlic cloves, minced (~1 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Dash pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Brush a baking sheet with the oil.
Place turkey in a large bowl and break into large chunks. Add onion, bread crumbs, feta, tomatoes, oil, herbs, egg, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Create golf ball-sized meatballs with your hands or a portion scoop and place on the pan, spaced ~1” apart.
Cook meatballs 12-14 minutes or until cooked through to 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Enjoy!

Notes

When mixing the ingredients, don’t overwork the meat. Otherwise, the meatballs will turn out tough.

Serve with tzatziki for a tasty dipping sauce!

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