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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Recipe
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Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Greek Turkey Meatballs served alongside a refreshing tzatziki sauce. This dish marries the lean protein of ground turkey with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a delightful flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for family meals or entertaining guests, these meatballs are quick to prepare and versatile enough to be served in various ways, such as over rice, in pita pockets, or alongside a vibrant salad. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this Mediterranean-inspired dish while keeping it healthy and satisfying!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 large red onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, minced garlic, grated red onion, egg, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), chopped dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 14 evenly sized meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 7-8 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  4. For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until serving.
  5. Serve warm meatballs topped with tzatziki sauce.

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