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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce 🥙🍖🥒

Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce 🥙🍖🥒
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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce are a delightful, healthy dish that combines the juiciness of ground turkey with fresh herbs and spices. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. The accompanying homemade tzatziki sauce, made from creamy Greek yogurt and refreshing cucumber, adds a perfect tang that elevates these meatballs to new heights. Serve them as appetizers, in wraps, or on salads for a versatile meal that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat preferred)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Olive oil, for cooking
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for flavors to meld.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, oregano, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Shape turkey mixture into meatballs and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Serve meatballs hot on a platter with tzatziki sauce alongside.

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