Published on March 02, 2020
Greek Turkey Meatballs
My boys LOVE classic Italian meatballs, they are a very popular dinner at our house. They also love these Greek Turkey Meatballs. They’re full of veggies and herbs that give them an incredible flavor, but let’s not tell them they are filled with veggies. That is our little secret:) Greek meatballs are delicious with a little tzatziki sauce and served gyro style. You can also serve them over rice or add them on top of a a salad. Greek Turkey Meatballs are also amazing for meal prepping. They’re just a win all around!
Greek Turkey Meatball Ingredients
Turkey– Instead of using lamb or ground beef, we use 93% lean ground turkey. Ground turkey is a great way to lighten up meatballs! Breadcrumbs– Use seasoned breadcrumbs for extra flavor. You can buy breadcrumbs at any grocery store. Zucchini– shred the zucchini and squeeze out any excess liquid. The zucchini will add moisture to the meatballs, making sure they aren’t dry! Spinach– finely chop the spinach, the kids won’t even know it’s there! Red onion– a must! Garlic– always use freshly minced garlic, not garlic powder. Feta cheese– feta cheese is a Greek staple and adds creaminess, saltiness, and deliciousness to the meatballs. Egg– for binding the meatballs together. Lemon zest– the pop of lemon is so nice! Herbs– fresh parsley and oregano. If you want to add in some fresh mint, that would be a good addition too!
How to Make Greek Turkey Meatballs
These turkey meatballs are baked instead of fried. Baking the meatballs is healthier, easier, and you get the same great taste!
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine everything in a large bowl: ground turkey, breadcrumbs, zucchini, spinach, red onion, garlic, feta, egg, lemon zest, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir with a wooden spoon or spatula. You want it all combined really well! Scoop 2-tablespoon balls of mixture into your palm. I like to use an ice cream scoop or a large cookie scoop! You can use kitchen gloves if you’d prefer not to have the raw meat on your hands. Roll them into balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet!Bake for 18-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the meatballs with a drizzle of Tzatziki Sauce and your favorite Greek sides! If you want to mix things up, you can also try my Avocado Tzatziki Sauce. To make the meatballs into a gyro, take a warm piece of pita bread and add a few meatballs plus lettuce, tomato, onion slices, feta cheese, and a drizzle of tzatziki.You could also serve the Greek Turkey Meatballs over a bowl of rice. Add them into my Chopped Greek Salad or Greek Grilled Vegetable Bowls!
How to Store
Store the cooked meatballs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. The meatballs also freeze well. You can freeze the uncooked meatballs for 3-4 months. Place the uncooked meatballs on baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Freeze for one hour, or until frozen, and then place in a freezer bag or freezer container. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time. Freeze cooked and cooled meatballs for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
More Greek Recipes
Chopped Greek SaladGreek Grilled Vegetable BowlsGreek Panzanella SaladGreek Stuffed Sweet PotatoesCreamy Greek Pasta SaladChickpea Shawarma Bowls
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