Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls 

Servings: 4-5 
Time: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

FOR MEATBALLS:
1 lb lean ground turkey (or chicken)
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup yellow onion (grated)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Zest of ½ lemon
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cumin
1 generous pinch salt & pepper
1 large egg
2 oz. crumbled feta cheese

FOR TZATZIKI SAUCE:
1 ½ plain greek yogurt
1 cup grated cucumber
1 ½ tbsp chopped dill
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ medium lemon, juiced
½ tsp salt & pepper each

FOR BOWL TOPPINGS:
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup halved baby tomatoes 
Black olives (optional) 
1 ½ cup white rice (optional) 
4 oz. crumbed feta

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Add the ground turkey to a large mixing bowl with bread crumbs, grated onion, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, spices, egg, and feta. With clean hands, mix all of the ingredients together until well-combined.
  3. Form the turkey mixture into approximately 1 tbsp sized balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Cook rice according to packaging if desired.
  5. While meatballs are in the oven, mix together the greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and add any more ingredients if necessary.
  6. Cut diced cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, and olives if desired.
  7. Once meatballs are done baking and cooked through, serve alongside rice and desired toppings. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce. 

TIDBITS:

  • Option to peel the cucumber if the texture/crunch of that bothers you - that was Josh's feedback with this one
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki - Hannah Magee RD
You’re going to love these flavourful and juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with homemade Tzatziki. They make a delicious lunch or healthy dinner!
Hannah Magee RDHannah Magee, RD