Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

22 INGREDIENTS • 14 STEPS • 40MINS

Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

Recipe

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4 ratings

These are simple to make and since they can be made in advance, they are perfect for a party as meatballs or sliders. Yields 50 meatballs.

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These are simple to make and since they can be made in advance, they are perfect for a party as meatballs or sliders. Yields 50 meatballs.

40MINS

Total Time

$2.51

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

12

us / metric

2 lb

2 Tbsp

1

Medium Onion

1 pinch

1

Medium Zucchini

4 tsp

1/2 cup

Sun-Dried Tomatoes

2 slices

Whole Wheat Bread

1/2 cup

1

2 cloves

Large Garlic

as needed

as needed

Ground Black Pepper

1 Tbsp

Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 cup

Parmesan Cheese, grated

2 Tbsp

Fresh Mint, finely chopped

1 cup

Low-Fat Plain Yogurt

1

1 Tbsp

1/2

to taste

50

Dinner Rolls

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

770

Fat

22.7 g

Protein

38.5 g

Carbs

103.9 g

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Cooking InstructionsHide images

step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

step 2

Prepare two baking sheets - line them with tin foil and spray with vegetable spray.

step 3

Finely chop the Onion (1), Grate the Zucchini (1). Drain and chop the Capers (4 tsp) and the Sun-Dried Tomatoes (1/2 cup). Finely chop the Garlic (1 clove). Set aside.

step 3 Finely chop the Onion (1), Grate the Zucchini (1). Drain and chop the Capers (4 tsp) and the Sun-Dried Tomatoes (1/2 cup). Finely chop the Garlic (1 clove). Set aside.

step 4

Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium high heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and Salt (1 pinch) and cook until translucent. Transfer onions to a large bowl.

step 4 Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium high heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and Salt (1 pinch) and cook until translucent. Transfer onions to a large bowl.

step 5

Add remaining Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to the skillet and add the grated zucchini. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and cook until zucchini is wilted and softened - about 5 minutes.

step 5 Add remaining Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to the skillet and add the grated zucchini. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and cook until zucchini is wilted and softened - about 5 minutes.

step 6

Transfer zucchini to the bowl with the onions. Add the capers and sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine.

step 6 Transfer zucchini to the bowl with the onions. Add the capers and sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine.

step 7

Place the Whole Wheat Bread (2 slices) in the bowl of a mini prep food processor and pulse until you have fine bread crumbs. Add the Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup) and pulse several times until parsley is chopped and well combined with the bread crumbs.

step 7 Place the Whole Wheat Bread (2 slices) in the bowl of a mini prep food processor and pulse until you have fine bread crumbs. Add the Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup) and pulse several times until parsley is chopped and well combined with the bread crumbs.

step 8

Transfer bread crumbs to the bowl. Add the Egg (1), Kosher Salt (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Worcestershire Sauce (1 Tbsp), Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup), and Fresh Mint (2 Tbsp) to the bowl and stir.

step 8 Transfer bread crumbs to the bowl. Add the Egg (1), Kosher Salt (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Worcestershire Sauce (1 Tbsp), Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup), and Fresh Mint (2 Tbsp) to the bowl and stir.

step 9

Add the Ground Turkey (2 lb) and using your hands work the turkey into the binder until well combined.

step 9 Add the Ground Turkey (2 lb) and using your hands work the turkey into the binder until well combined.

step 10

Scoop out a tablespoon of turkey mixture and roll it between your hands to form a meatball. Place the meatballs on the cookie sheet about 1-inch apart.

step 10 Scoop out a tablespoon of turkey mixture and roll it between your hands to form a meatball. Place the meatballs on the cookie sheet about 1-inch apart.

step 11

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.

step 11 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.

step 12

For the Tzatziki, mince the Garlic (1 clove) and zest the Lemon (1). Peel the Cucumber (1/2) and grate it. Place the cucumber in a sieve over a bowl. Add a pinch of salt to the cucumber and let the water drain out of it for 5 minutes.

step 12 For the Tzatziki, mince the Garlic (1 clove) and zest the Lemon (1). Peel the Cucumber (1/2) and grate it. Place the cucumber in a sieve over a bowl. Add a pinch of salt to the cucumber and let the water drain out of it for 5 minutes.

step 13

Combine minced garlic, cucumber, chopped Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp) in a small bowl and stir the mixture. Add the Low-Fat Plain Yogurt (1 cup) and stir to combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

step 13 Combine minced garlic, cucumber, chopped Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp) in a small bowl and stir the mixture. Add the Low-Fat Plain Yogurt (1 cup) and stir to combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

step 14

Transfer the meatballs to a platter and serve the tzatziki on the side. For meatball sliders, cut Dinner Rolls (50). Add Arugula (to taste) to the bottom half. Top it with a meatball, a dollop of tzatziki and the other half of roll.

step 14 Transfer the meatballs to a platter and serve the tzatziki on the side. For meatball sliders, cut Dinner Rolls (50). Add Arugula (to taste) to the bottom half. Top it with a meatball, a dollop of tzatziki and the other half of roll.

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