Description
Flavor-packed turkey meatballs infused with Mediterranean herbs, garlic, and feta cheese, perfect for any weeknight dinner or small gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
- 1/2 cup panko or breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, egg, feta, parsley, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Chill the mixture for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs.
- In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs for 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the seared meatballs to a 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 8–12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the meatballs for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve over couscous or in pitas with tzatziki. Leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg