Description
Flavor-packed, tender Greek turkey meatballs with fresh herbs that are healthy and versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 2 slices 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
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh spearmint
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper to taste
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Wet the bread with water, squeeze out the excess, then tear it into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Combine the turkey, egg, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in the bowl.
- Using a 1/4 cup measure, form each meatball into slightly flattened patties. Refrigerate for best results.
- In a pan: Spray olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan and cook over very low heat for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- On the grill: Clean the grill and spray the grate with oil. Cook on low for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Notes
Refrigerate meatballs before cooking to help maintain their shape. Serve with tzatziki sauce for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg