Name: Greek-Style Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; ½ cup dry-roasted ground almonds; 2 tbsp olive oil (1 for scallions, 1 for cooking meatballs); 3 scallions, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp lemon zest; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 cup Greek yogurt; ½ cup cucumber, grated & squeezed dry; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

Greek-Style Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki

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Greek-Style Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki bring Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen with tender turkey meatballs made with fresh herbs and a tangy, creamy tzatziki sauce. This healthy, flavorful dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal or meal prep.

Author: Julia
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Dish, Mediterranean
Method: Baking, Stovetop
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground turkey

½ cup dry-roasted ground almonds

2 tbsp olive oil (1 for scallions, 1 for cooking meatballs)

3 scallions, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp ground cumin

1 tsp lemon zest

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

For the Tzatziki:

1 cup Greek yogurt

½ cup cucumber, grated & squeezed dry

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

For the Meatballs:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat if cooking on the stovetop.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, dry-roasted almonds, scallions, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and mix until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or arrange in the skillet.
- If baking, cook for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. If using a skillet, cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Set the meatballs aside.
For the Tzatziki:
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To Serve:
- Serve the Greek-style turkey meatballs warm with a dollop of creamy tzatziki sauce or on the side for dipping.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free thanks to the almonds.

For dairy-free tzatziki, use plant-based yogurt and substitute olive oil for yogurt-based alternatives.

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