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These delicious turkey meatballs make a tasty appetizer that can even be used as a main course for a quick weeknight meal.
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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Mint Sauce

These delicious turkey meatballs make a tasty appetizer that can even be used as a main course for a quick weeknight meal.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 331kcal

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 2 chicken sausage links (I used garlic and herb seasoned)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup loose parsley leaves (NOT chopped)
  • 1/2 cup loose mint leaves, stems removed (NOT chopped)
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (seeds removed and roughly chopped)
  • 1 carrot (peeled, and cut into pieces)
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 cup fresh feta
  • 2 Tbsp. peanut oil

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (use full fat, non-fat will be too runny)
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves (not chopped)
  • 1/2 cup fresh feta
  • 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
  • 1/3 cup roughly chopped cucumber
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic

Instructions

Meatballs

  • Add onion, herbs, bell pepper, and carrot to a food processor and pulse to chop. If not using pre-minced garlic, include that in food processor as well.
  • Mix minced vegetables and herbs with meat and other remaining meatball ingredients.
  • Add oil to a large skillet and heat oil over low-medium heat. Roll meat mixture into 1" balls and drop them into skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until fully cooked in middle. Either use two pans or work in batches and add all meatballs back to pan at the end to re-heat.

Dipping Sauce

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse to chop and combine. DO NOT use non-fat yogurt or your sauce will be runny! Adjust salt level to preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2590IU | Vitamin C: 18.4mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2.4mg