Weeknight Dinners Healthy: Simple Greek Turkey Meatball Plate
These Greek turkey meatballs are juicy, herby, and served with a cool, creamy tzatziki sauce — perfect for light dinners, meal prep, or Mediterranean wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (16–18 meatballs) 1x
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 1 large egg
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and grease lightly.
- In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients. Form into 1½-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until fully cooked (165°F internal temp).
- For tzatziki, mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve meatballs with tzatziki, fresh herbs, and optional sides like rice or salad.
Notes
- Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months.
- Add spinach or feta to the meatballs for variation.
- Use non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free tzatziki