Greek Turkey Meatballs
Cuisine: Dinner
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Serves: 4-6 servings
 
Ingredients
Meatballs
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup feta cheese + more for topping
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
Lemon Orzo
  • 8 oz. orzo pasta
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ cucumber, seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • Arugula, cucumbers, tomatoes, and additional feta for serving, optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, dill, feta cheese, and olive oil. Use your hands to form meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of meatballs is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Meanwhile, make the orzo. Bring a pot of salted water to a oil and add orzo. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot with olive oil, lemon juice, and any additional salt to taste.
  4. Make the tzatziki sauce, if using. In a small bowl mix together yogurt, lemon juice, cucumber, dill, and salt.
  5. Serve the meatballs with lemon orzo pasta, arugula, cucumbers, and tomatoes and top with additional feta cheese. You can also enjoy the meatballs over a salad, just with the pasta, or with pita and hummus.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/greek-turkey-meatballs/