Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs

These Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs make a simple and delicious protein-rich option. Meal prep them for the week and enjoy with ease!

This year is already flying by and I’m guessing your weeks are busier than ever! This recipe is a great way to save you time in the kitchen while still ensuring you are meeting your protein needs at mealtime.

Preparing a batch of these meatballs on the weekend or at the beginning of the week makes dinner so much easier. You can mix and match these with salads, pasta, rice bowls, wraps… the list goes on!

The protein component of a meal is sometimes the hardest and longest to cook, but it’s crucial to a filling meal. Protein keeps us feeling fuller for longer, while also supporting our muscle mass and the maintenance of all other cells in our body (think skin, hair, nails, organs, tissues, etc.)!

Ingredients for Greek Turkey Meatballs

We are keeping it simple with the ingredient list, while also optimizing the nutrient density. Here is what you will need:

• Ground turkey
  • I like to use ground poultry more often than ground beef because it has a lower saturated fat content. However, if you prefer ground beef or lamb, both of these would work in this recipe.
• Egg
  • The egg holds all of the ingredients together and prevents the meatballs from being too crumbly.
• Onion
  • I don’t have a preference here with what kind of onion you use. Spanish, white, yellow onions all do the trick for me so choose whatever you prefer or have available.
• Oats
  • Adding oats to dishes like hamburgers, meatloaf and meatballs is something I learned watching my mom do this when I was growing up. It’s a way to add some bulk to the dish but also offer some additional texture. I recommend using quick oats in this recipe.
• Spinach
  • Adding spinach doesn’t impact the flavour but it adds some great nutrients. Make sure this is finely chopped before mixing it into the meat.
• Garlic
  • What is a savoury meal without garlic? This recipe suggests 3-4 cloves but there’s always room for more!
• Oregano, dill, basil, salt and pepper
  • It wouldn’t be a Greek meatball without some traditional herbs and seasonings. Using dried herbs in this recipe allows for a bigger punch of flavour. If you prefer to use fresh herbs, increase the recommended portion by 3x.

Make it a Balanced Meal

There are many ways to serve these Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs, depending on your preferences. Here are some of my favourite suggestions:

• Alongside rice and some grilled veggies like broccoli or zucchini.
• In a wrap with tomatoes, cucumber and feta cheese.
• On a leafy green salad topped with this Easy Greek Salad Dressing.
• As appetizers with hummus or tzatziki for dipping.

 

Regardless of how you serve it, the accompaniment of a big dollop of tzatziki and some feta cheese is highly recommended!

I hope these Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs are exactly what you need for a protein-rich meal. Don’t forget to check out some of these other easy dinner recipes for more inspiration:

• Sweet Sesame Salmon Bites
• Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
• 20-minute Balsamic Dill Chicken
• Dill Falafel Rice Bowls

 

If you make these Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs, I would love to see your comment and rating below. It also makes my day seeing your creations of my recipes on Instagram- don’t forget to tag @allnutrition.rd!