Recipe: Turkey and Veggie Meatballs with Greek Yogurt TzatzikiDescription: Lean turkey meatballs with hidden grated zucchini, carrots, and spinach, baked and served with a protein-rich Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 45Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g turkey mince, 1 large zucchini, 2 large carrots, 1 cup spinach, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 1 whole egg, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup greek yogurt, 0.5 large cucumber, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon dill, 1 clove garlicInstructions: Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine turkey mince, grated zucchini, grated carrots, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined. Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well. Serve the meatballs warm with the tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: family-friendly, low-fat, high-protein, bakedThis Turkey and Veggie Meatballs with Greek Yogurt Tzatziki recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 45 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
family-friendly
low-fat
high-protein
baked

Turkey and Veggie Meatballs with Greek Yogurt Tzatziki

Lean turkey meatballs with hidden grated zucchini, carrots, and spinach, baked and served with a protein-rich Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce.

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
September 17, 2025
Turkey and Veggie Meatballs with Greek Yogurt Tzatziki - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundsturkey mince
1 largezucchini

grated

2 largescarrots

grated

1 cupspinach

chopped

0.5 cupsbreadcrumbs
1egg
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 teaspoonsalt
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
1 cupgreek yogurt
0.5 largescucumber

grated

1 tablespoonlemon juice
1 tablespoondill

chopped

1 clovegarlic

minced

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

In a large bowl, combine turkey mince, grated zucchini, grated carrots, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

3

Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

4

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.

5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well.

6

Serve the meatballs warm with the tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
467
Calories
18.5g
Fat
31.2g
Carbs
44g
Protein
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