Description
These Turkey Feta Meatballs combine lean ground turkey with tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs, baked to golden perfection. Served with a refreshing lemon-yogurt sauce, they make a healthy and flavorful appetizer or main dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (about 3 oz.)
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing
Lemon-Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- Chopped fresh dill
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Meatball Mixture: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, finely chopped onion, lightly beaten egg, chopped garlic, panko bread crumbs, chopped parsley, fresh dill, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with extra-virgin olive oil. Place the meatballs on the foil and gently roll them in the oil to coat evenly, which helps them brown nicely.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through internally.
- Make Lemon-Yogurt Sauce: While the meatballs bake, combine the plain Greek yogurt and fresh lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, mixing until smooth.
- Assemble and Serve: Spread the lemon-yogurt sauce on a serving platter. Arrange the warm meatballs on top of the sauce. Garnish with additional chopped dill and parsley and serve alongside lemon wedges for squeezing over the meatballs for added brightness.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the best texture and flavor in the sauce.
- Panko breadcrumbs help keep the meatballs light and tender.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with dried ones if necessary, but reduce the quantities by half for best results.
- These meatballs can also be cooked in a skillet over medium heat if you prefer pan-frying.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: turkey meatballs, feta meatballs, baked meatballs, Mediterranean recipe, healthy meatballs, lemon yogurt sauce
