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Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs
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Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs

Course Main Course
Keyword dinner, Greek, Greek meatballs, Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs, mains, meatballs, turkey, turkey meatballs
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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!