Greek Meatballs
Delicious Greek meatballs made with ground turkey, fresh herbs, and grated zucchini, perfect with tzatziki sauce or a fresh side salad.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 cup grated zucchini (liquid squeezed out well)
- 2 slices whole wheat bread or gluten-free bread
- 0.25 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs or gluten-free panko
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 unit red onion grated
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano chopped, less if using dry
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh spearmint chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt and fresh black pepper
- olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Wet bread with water, squeezing excess out. Tear into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Combine bread pieces with ground turkey, egg, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, grated red onion, chopped mint, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in the bowl.
- Using a 1/4 cup measure, form each meatball into slightly flattened patties. Refrigerate before cooking to help hold their shape.
- In a large nonstick frying pan, spray with olive oil and cook meatballs over very low heat, turning halfway, about 5 to 6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Alternatively, bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- On the grill, clean grill well and spray grate with oil. Cook meatballs on low heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Notes
Great for make-ahead meal prep lunches and delicious served with tzatziki sauce or over rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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