Greek Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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Low-carb and gluten-free meatballs are served plain as a dinner or an appetizer with a creamy, greek sauce.

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Greek Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Greek Turkey Meatballs are full of fresh mint and parsley and loaded with Mediterranean flavor. You can quickly cook these healthy meatballs in a skillet to get a crusty sear or bake them in the oven for easy clean-up.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey 93/7
1 large egg large, whisked
½ cup plain breadcrumbs plain, gluten-free or low-carb*
½ cup red onion finely chopped
2 Tbsp. mint leaves fresh, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. parsley fresh, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. Greek seasoning homemade
½ - ¾ tsp. salt to taste
3 Tbsp. flour gluten-free, optional
2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive

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Instructions

Combine ground turkey, whisked egg, breadcrumbs, onion, mint, parsley, Greek seasoning, and salt in a large bowl.
Mix until well combined by either using a spatula or your hands.
Scoop out 2 tablespoons of mixture and roll into a bowl. Spray a bit of non-stick cooking spray on your hands if you’re having trouble with the mixture sticking.
Repeat with the remaining meat mixture until you have 20 meatballs.
Optional: (Skip this step if baking the meatballs in the oven.) Place flour in a medium-sized shallow bowl and roll the meatballs in it. Shake off any excess flour.

To Pan-Sear:

Place a large stainless steel or non-stick skillet over medium heat along with 1 tablespoon of oil.
Add 10 of the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 7-9 minutes, turning every 1-2 minutes. You’ll know the meatballs are done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

To Bake:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
Place meatballs evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
Serve Greek turkey meatballs with a side of Tzatziki sauce and homemade pita bread. Enjoy!

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Notes

You can also substitute with a low-carb pork Panko if you're on a low-carb diet.
Storing: These ground turkey meatballs will last for up to 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To freeze: Place them on a large baking sheet and pre-freeze for 3-4 hours. Once firm, add the meatballs to a freezer-safe container or gallon-sized Ziploc bag. These meatballs will freeze well for up to a year, but do start to loose their quality after 3-4 months.

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