Description
These Greek Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthier twist on classic meatballs, packed with fresh herbs and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 cup grated zucchini (liquid squeezed out well)
- 2 slices whole wheat bread (or gluten-free bread)
- 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)
- 1 large egg
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 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 (chopped)
- 1 tsp kosher salt and fresh black pepper
Additional:
- olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: Wet the bread with water, squeeze out excess, tear into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. Combine with turkey, egg, zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form the Meatballs: Using a 1/4 cup measure, form each meatball into 1/4 cup size patties. Slightly flatten them into patties. For best results, refrigerate before cooking to help hold their shape.
- Cooking Methods:
- Stovetop: Spray olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan and cook over very low heat, turning halfway, until cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- Grill: Clean the grill well before cooking. Spray the grate with oil and cook on low until cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
Notes
- Note, you can use more crumbs and omit the bread or vice versa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball patty
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
