Name: Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Recipe
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp cumin; 1 egg; Salt & pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking); 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1/2 cucumber, grated & squeezed dry; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried); Salt & pepper, to taste

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 egg
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, egg, salt & pepper. Mix until just combined.
Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. (Alternatively, bake at 400°F / 200°C for 18–20 minutes.)
For tzatziki, stir together Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt & pepper until creamy. Chill until ready to serve.
Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki on the side.

Pair with pita bread, rice, or a Greek salad for a full meal.