These Skinny Greek Turkey Meatballs are the perfect healthy meal idea, packed with veggies and easy to make with a side of Tzatziki!
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*This recipe was originally posted in December 2015. I’ve updated the recipe and the post and I’m re-sharing it with my readers again today! If you’re new around here you might not know that I’m pretty much obsessed with Greek food – after spending a summer in Greece several years ago I was completely hooked, and even though so many years have passed since that glorious summer, I would still choose pretty much anything Greek as my favorite food of all time. Except those stuffed grape leaves…I just can’t get into those. And like most Mediterranean food, Greek food is often healthy and fresh which is exactly the kind of food we should all be eating anyway, am I right (don’t mind me, I’m just justifying my obsession…)?
I stumbled across a version of this recipe for Skinny Greek Turkey Meatballs a few years ago on Skinnytaste.com and I’ve made them SO many times, eventually adapting the recipe to my own version of it. I can’t even count the times I’ve made them since, and they never last more than a day in our house! They’re low in fat, made with lean ground turkey and veggies, but they’re moist and juicy and they’re packed with Greek-inspired flavors. I always serve them with some of my homemade fat-free Tzatziki Sauce and if you pair them with my 5-Minute Easy Greek Salad, you’re on your way to a delicious Greek meal. Our family absolutely LOVES these meatballs and I know you will too!
Possibly the best part about this Skinny Greek Turkey Meatballs recipe is that they can be served as appetizers at your next party! Just make them half the size, stick a toothpick in each one and serve with a side of my fat-free Tzatziki Sauce for dipping!
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Skinny Greek Turkey Meatballs
These Skinny Greek Turkey Meatballs are the perfect healthy meal idea, packed with veggies and easy to make with a side of Tzatziki!
Recipe: Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey meat
- 1 cup shredded zucchini skin on
- 2/3 cup whole grain breadcrumbs or 2/3 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup finely grated red onion
- 2 tsp dried Greek oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 3 cloves garlic grated (I use my microplane zester for this job!)
- a pinch or two each of sea salt and black pepper
- 1-2 tbsp oil for frying or oil spray if you're using a non-stick skillet
Recipe: Instructions
- Add the ground turkey, shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs, egg, red onion, spices, garlic and salt and pepper to a large bowl.
- Using your hands, combine all the ingredients together until everything is mixed together evenly. This will take several minutes, but you'll never achieve the same result using a spoon or spatula so be sure to use your hands for this job!
- Roll the mixture into about 18 meatballs (you'll need just under 1/4 cup of the mixture for each meatball), rolling each one between your hands until it forms a tight sphere shape.
- Place the meatballs on a plate as you roll them, and once you're finished rolling all 18 set them aside while you clean your hands.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tbsp of oil once it's heated. Place 9 of the meatballs in the pan and let them fry on one side for about 6 minutes or until the underside is a nice golden brown colour. Flip the meatballs over and let them fry on the other side for about 8-10 minutes, making sure you cover the pan right after you've flipped them. When they've reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit you'll know they're done.
- It's best to fry the meatballs in at least 2 batches. You don't want to overcrowd your skillet as this can prevent the browning and caramelization process that gives the outside of the meatballs that beautiful golden colour. Once you've finished frying up both batches (all 18 meatballs), serve them alongside some homemade fat-free Tzatziki Sauce for dipping (recipe linked above!!)
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Skinny Greek Turkey Meatballs
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 369
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 167mg56%
Sodium 232mg10%
Potassium 482mg14%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 246IU5%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
I am also very much obsessed with Greek food! I honestly feel like I could eat Greek food and sushi every day and never get sick of them! These turkey meatballs look great! I'll definitely have to try them out one night.
Thanks! Let me know how you liked them!😊
These look so yummy, and I love that sauce too!
Thanks!
Where is the sauce recipe?????? I’m sad!!!
Hi Linda, the Tzatziki sauce recipe is linked in the blog post above the recipe several times 🙂 But here it is again for you: https://thebusybaker.ca/homemade-tzatziki/
I know what I will be making for dinner tonight! These look so flavorful and easy too! Yum!
Great! Let me know how it went!!😁
These meatballs were delicious! Whole family loved them so I’m making this again
So glad that all of you liked them!!🙂
Looks so delish! Definitely a huge hit. need to make a batch of these!
Thanks Melanie!😊
Such a delicious and great idea for movie night dinners! These meatballs look fabulous!
Thanks so much!! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
These are mouth watering! I love these so much!!!
Thank you!!🙂
This will quickly be a huge hit at my house!
Thanks for the comment Sandra!😊
I don’t normally comment, but I had to let you know I made these meatballs and they were phenomenal!
So moist and so flavourful. I served it up alongside tzatziki, greek rice, and naan bread.
My hubby has already requested it for dinner again this weekend. YUM! 😉
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Looks delicious! I’m trying these tonight. Has anyone tried baking them to make them lighter?
Let us know how they turn out!