Greek Turkey Meatballs

Name: Greek Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey; 1 cup grated zucchini; 2 lices whole wheat bread; 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 red onion; 2 tbsp fresh oregano; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 2 tbsp chopped fresh spearmint; 1 tsp kosher salt and fresh black pepper; olive oil cooking spray

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
254 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Greek Turkey Meatballs

Iris Warren

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Greek Turkey Meatballs slathered with Tzatziki sauce, great over rice, with chickpea salad or served as an appetizers. Also great for make-ahead meal prep lunch.

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Ingredients

Servings

1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
1 cup grated zucchini (liquid squeezed out well)
2 lices 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 (I used my mini food processor))
2 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped (less if using dry))
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp chopped fresh spearmint (chopped)
1 tsp kosher salt and fresh black pepper
olive oil cooking spray

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Instructions

Wet bread with water, squeezing excess out. Tear into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
Combine with turkey, egg, zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
Using a 1/4 cup measure, form each meatball 1/4 cup in size, slightly flattened into patties. For best results, refrigerate before cooking to help hold their shape.
In a pan: spray olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan and cook over very low heat, until cooked through, turning halfway, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. (or you can bake 350F 20-25 minutes).
On the grill: clean grill well before cooking and spray grate with oil. Cook on low until cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.