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Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: dinner, Greek, Greek meatballs, Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs, mains, meatballs, turkey, turkey meatballs
Servings: 40 meatballs
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup white onion diced
  • 1/4 cup quick oats or bread crumbs
  • 3-4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 cup fresh spinach finely chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp dill dried
  • 1/2 tsp basil dried
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉ and line a baking sheet with tin foil or a silicone baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients together and mix thoroughly.
  • Form the meatballs by taking 2 tbsp of the mixture and rolling it into a ball with your hands. Alternatively, you can use a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture without using your hands. Place the meatball on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mixture.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
  • Serve the meatballs with rice, pasta or on a salad and don't forget the tzatziki. Enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions:
  • Ground turkey
    • If you prefer ground beef or lamb, both of these would work in this recipe.
  • Oats
    • I recommend using quick oats in this recipe.
  • Oregano, dill, basil, salt and pepper
    • If you prefer to use fresh herbs, increase the recommended portion by 3x.
 
 
Ways to serve the meatballs:
  • 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!