Description
A delightful blend of tender turkey meatballs, fresh cucumbers, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs or blanched almond flour
- ¾ cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped cucumbers
- Kalamata olives
- Tzatziki sauce
- Fresh dill
- Lemon wedges or slices
- Cooked rice or pearl couscous
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), chopped onion, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until fully incorporated. If the mixture looks crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of water to help bind it.
- Roll the mixture into 2-inch balls (about 2 tablespoons each) to form approximately 16 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes.
- For a crispy exterior, turn the broiler to high for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Once done, assemble your bowls with your favorite cooked grain, cucumber, tzatziki sauce, olives, dill, and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice on top.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can prep meatballs ahead and freeze uncooked, baking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, Mediterranean bowl, healthy dinner, quick recipe