Description
Quick and nutritious Greek turkey meatballs with a blend of fresh flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 2 slices whole wheat bread (or gluten-free bread)
- 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)
- 1 large egg
- 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
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Wet the bread with water, squeezing excess out, then tear it into small pieces and place it in a large bowl.
- Combine the turkey, egg, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in the bowl.
- Using a 1/4 cup measure, form each meatball into slightly flattened patties.
- Refrigerate before cooking to help hold their shape.
- To cook in a pan, spray olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan and cook over very low heat until cooked through, turning halfway, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- To grill, clean the grill and spray the grate with oil. Cook on low until cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
Notes
For moist meatballs, ensure to squeeze out excess water from the bread and chill the meatballs before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg