Name: Greek Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1¼ lb ground turkey; 1 cup zucchini; 2 whole wheat bread; ¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 3 garlic cloves; ¼ red onion; 2 tbsp oregano; ¼ cup parsley; 2 tbsp spearmint; kosher salt and fresh pepper; 1 tsp olive oil

Greek Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Steve Wright Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Greek Turkey Meatballs

This greek-style turkey meatballs are full of flavor from the various herbs and spices, as well as the tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a meal or as appetizer.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1¼lbground turkey,93% lean
1cupzucchini,grated, liquid squeezed out well
2whole wheat bread,slices
¼cupwhole wheat breadcrumbs,seasoned
1egg,large
3garlic cloves,minced
¼red onion,grated
2tbsporegano,fresh, chopped less if using dry
¼cupparsley,fresh, chopped
2tbspspearmint,fresh, chopped
kosher salt and fresh pepper
1tspolive oil,cooking spray

Instructions

Wet bread with water, squeezing excess out. Tear into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
Combine with turkey, egg, zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
Using a ¼-cup measure, form each meatball into ¼-cup in size, slightly flattened into patties. For best results, refrigerate before cooking to help hold their shape.
Spray olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan and cook over very low heat, until cooked through, turning halfway, for about 5 minutes on each side.