Dinner Ideas, Munchies, Snack

Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love Mediterranean food for it’s boldness and freshness and these meatballs certainly deliver on that profile!!!

Tender, flavorful and the perfect accompaniment to a Mediterranean spread.

Plus, they can be prepared in 10 minutes and only take 30 minutes to bake, so easy peasy!

I hope you enjoy and please share your feedback if you give them a try, cheers 🥂!


Some Notes

Protein Options – I opted for ground turkey, but chicken will certainly do.

Seasoning the Meatballs – Watch the salt you add because feta is salty on it’s own. You could also fry up a small amount to taste before seasoning with salt & pepper.

Leave the Meatballs to Rest – I would suggest refrigerating for 1-2hrs because this will allow the flavors to come together.

Serving Options – I opted for a Mediterranean spread with my Whipped Feta Dip, but you could easily add to a pita for gyro deliciousness or add to yummy pasta, like my Spinach & Lemon Hummus Pasta. Additional leftovers could be added to Mediterranean Salad or sandwich for a Mediterranean Meatball Sandwich.

Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs

Jackie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Munchie, Sandwich, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 12 Meatballs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey, or chicken
  • ½ small red onion, minced
  • cup feta, crumbled
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 TBSP fresh mint, chiffonade and chopped
  • ½ cup panko
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 egg
  • salt & ground pepper, for seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix together. Set aside in the refrigerator for 1-2hrs.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 and remove the meatballs from the refrigerator. Roll the meat mixture into twelve 1½ inch meatballs.
  • Add to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and back at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy in a pita or as an accompaniment in a Mediterranean delicious spread, cheers🥂!
Keyword Mediterranean Gyro, Mediterranean Turkey Gyro, Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs

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