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Greek Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Greek Turkey Meatballs are full of fresh mint and parsley and loaded with Mediterranean flavor. You can quickly cook these healthy meatballs in a skillet to get a crusty sear or bake them in the oven for easy clean-up.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey 93/7
- 1 egg large, whisked
- ½ cup breadcrumbs plain, gluten-free or low-carb*
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. mint leaves fresh, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. parsley fresh, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Greek seasoning homemade
- ½ - ¾ tsp. salt to taste
- 3 Tbsp. flour gluten-free, optional
- 2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive
Instructions
- Combine ground turkey, whisked egg, breadcrumbs, onion, mint, parsley, Greek seasoning, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix until well combined by either using a spatula or your hands.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons of mixture and roll into a bowl. Spray a bit of non-stick cooking spray on your hands if you’re having trouble with the mixture sticking.
- Repeat with the remaining meat mixture until you have 20 meatballs.
- Optional: (Skip this step if baking the meatballs in the oven.) Place flour in a medium-sized shallow bowl and roll the meatballs in it. Shake off any excess flour.
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To Pan-Sear:
- Place a large stainless steel or non-stick skillet over medium heat along with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add 10 of the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 7-9 minutes, turning every 1-2 minutes. You’ll know the meatballs are done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
To Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
- Place meatballs evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve Greek turkey meatballs with a side of Tzatziki sauce and homemade pita bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can also substitute with a low-carb pork Panko if you're on a low-carb diet.
- Storing: These ground turkey meatballs will last for up to 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- To freeze: Place them on a large baking sheet and pre-freeze for 3-4 hours. Once firm, add the meatballs to a freezer-safe container or gallon-sized Ziploc bag. These meatballs will freeze well for up to a year, but do start to loose their quality after 3-4 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
391mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
819IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 819IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.