Description
Juicy, lemony, and herb-packed Greek turkey meatballs that are healthy, freezer-friendly, and perfect for wraps, bowls, or party bites.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
1/2 small onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)
1/3 cup breadcrumbs (panko or whole wheat)
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
In a large bowl, gently mix all ingredients by hand until just combined.
Scoop mixture into tablespoon-sized balls.
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides.
Transfer to 375°F oven and bake for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through.
Serve with pita, lemon rice, or tzatziki.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly: Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months.
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
Grated onion keeps them juicy—don’t skip it.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg