Description
A quick and easy recipe for Greek turkey meatballs that are moist, healthy, and perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 2 slices whole wheat bread (or gluten-free bread)
- 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 red onion, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh spearmint, chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp fresh black pepper
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Wet the bread with a little water, squeeze out excess moisture, tear into small pieces, and add it to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the ground turkey, egg, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, grated onion, oregano, parsley, spearmint, salt, and pepper to the bowl, and mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs using a 1/4 cup measure, and place them on a tray. Refrigerate for about 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the meatballs in a sprayed nonstick frying pan over low heat for about 5-6 minutes on each side or bake in the oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
These meatballs are customizable, you can swap ground turkey for chicken, and use different vegetables or herbs based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg