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Greek Turkey Meatballs

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 40 meatballs 1x
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These flavorful and juicy Greek Turkey Meatballs are packed with fresh veggies, feta cheese, and plenty of fresh herbs. They’re easy to make and the perfect recipe to meal prep in advance. You’re going to love these!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced kalamata olives
  • 1 jarred roasted red pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for frying

Yogurt Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water

For Serving

  • chopped romaine and mixed greens
  • pearl couscous
  • crumbled feta cheese, for serving
  • cucumber
  • kalamata olives
  • red onion
  • orange, red, yellow cherry tomatoes
  • yogurt sauce
  • fresh mint, dill, and lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the meatball mixture: Add the meatball ingredients to a small mixing bowl and use your hands to mix until well combined.
  2. Roll the meatballs: Next, use a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon to scoop the turkey mixture and use your hands to form into meatballs.
  3. Fry the meatballs: When the meatballs are formed, heat a large skillet over medium heat and then add a tablespoon of oil. Next add the meatballs to the hot skillet and cook for roughly 3-4 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
  4. Make the Yogurt Sauce: Add the Greek yogurt and tahini to a mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined and then add the lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt and whisk again until smooth. Add more lemon juice to taste and more water to thin if needed.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Serve the meatballs over chopped romaine lettuce and spring mix, with feta, cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, couscous, and yogurt sauce.