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    Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs with Feta

    Published: May 24, 2022 · Modified: Nov 26, 2022 by Nicole Addison · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    These healthy Greek turkey meatballs with feta are juicy, packed with flavour and a great lower fat protein option to add to your salads or bowl!

    I have always loved Greek culture and cuisine. When I first had the opportunity to go to Greece I instantly fell in love with the country. I loved the sunsets, the people, the Greek approach to the eating experience and most of I loved the Food! That's why I knew I needed to find a way to try to bring some of the Greek culture into my household.

    These healthy Greek turkey meatballs are a weeknight staple in my household and I'm hoping they become one in yours too!

    healthy Greek turkey meatballs with feta

    Serving suggestions:

    Okay you might be thinking 'ya Nicole that's great I love meatballs but I need MEAL inspiration I can't just eat meatballs.' I completely feel you. My (not-so) secret formula to creating a healthy, balanced and satisfying meal is to pick a protein source, choose a veggie and then decide on a carbohydrate source.

    These healthy Greek turkey meatballs are the perfect protein source to add to your balanced dinners. Not only do they taste amazing, but they also will impress anyone you make them for. I personally make some variation of a Greek bowl (served in a self-serve buffet style) for every family get together or holiday and it's always a hit!

    • Greek bowls: Serve over fluffy quinoa or orzo with your choice of leafy green, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber quarters, sliced red and green peppers and white onion (I like to toss my peppers and onions in a bit of olive oil with salt and pepper first), crumbled feta cheese. Top with tzatziki. (This is my personal favourite way to eat these healthy Greek turkey meatballs).
    • Over orzo or Greek rice or potatoes with roasted veggies ( I love eggplant and peppers) on the side!
    • As a topping on any bowl you are making this week (they'd be great in this pesto pasta salad).
    • In a Greek pita- Similar to a wrap, just wrap up a few meatballs, with some veggies, and tzatziki in a pita and enjoy! (You can even brown them in a pan to get a crisp outside- YUM!)
    • On their own as an appetizer with a bit of tzatziki for dipping

    Honestly whatever way you decide to eat these you will be in for a treat. They are a great lower fat protein option that is packed with flavour! Get ready for these Greek meatballs to completely level up any recipe without a ton of extra effort!

    healthy Greek turkey meatballs with feta

    What ingredients do I need for healthy Greek turkey meatballs with feta?

    Ground turkey- For these meatballs I decided to use ground turkey meat. This is a variation from the traditional method of cooking Greek meatballs which will use ground lamb or beef. Both of those will work in this recipe beautifully as well however my family typically has ground turkey on hand most often and it is a lower fat option for anyone wanting a slightly healthier variation of the traditional meatball.

    Olive oil- Look for a extra virgin olive oil. I personally like this cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil as it has a very fresh flavour and works wonderfully in many recipes. One tip for olive oil is always making sure it's stored in a dark environment to help ensure it stays as fresh as possible.

    Spices- I used oregano and red pepper flakes to help bring some of that Greek flavour into these meatballs!

    Salt and pepper- Necessary in any recipe. Feel free to customize the amounts of each of these to your desired preferences.

    Garlic- Again, necessary. Garlic just elevated the flavour profile of any dish.

    Feta cheese- A staple in Greek cuisine. You can't have healthy Greek turkey meatballs with feta if you don't have any feta!! I personally choose a feta cheese that is packaged in brine as it as the most authentic flavour to me and stores the longest in the fridge.

    Breadcrumbs- Helps hold everything together and soak up any excess moisture! I used plain breadcrumbs!

    Onion- I decided to use yellow onions in these meatballs as I personally find red onions can kind of take over sometime sin terms of flavour. However white, yellow, or red onions will all work if you have a certain preference.

    Parsley- The secret to any fresh, Mediterranean dish is FRESH parsley. I would not recommend substituting fresh parsley for dried as the flavour just isn't the same. There's just something special about fresh parsley that can bring so much flavour to any recipe.

    PS. I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make these healthy Greek turkey meatballs with feta don't forget to tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a comment below!

    healthy Greek turkey meatballs with feta

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    5 from 2 votes

    Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs with Feta

    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Greek
    Keyword: 30 minute meals
    Servings: 27 meatballs

    Ingredients 

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 lbs ground turkey meat ground chicken or veal also work
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • dash red pepper flakes
    • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
    • ¼ tsp ground cumin
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs
    • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
    • ⅓ cup yellow onion minced

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix with your hands until fully combined.
    • Measure out heaped tablespoons and roll using your hands until a ball begins to form (recipe will make approximately 27 meatballs).
    • Place rolled meatballs onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    • Bake for approximately 20 minutes (or until a thermometer inserted into the middle of the meatballs reaches 165 F) , turning halfway.
    • Once meatballs are done, carefully remove them from the oven enjoy! (see above for serving suggestions)

    Notes

    *Feel free to halve the recipe if you wish to make a smaller quantity (the recipe will make about 12-13 if halved). I personally like to make a large batch to have leftovers for the week or freeze them for an easy dinner!
     
    *I have included the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget both your body and soul need nourishment!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?I love seeing my recipes in action! Don't forget to tag me @nourishedbynic or use the hashtag #nourishedbynic!

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    1. Bella Soto

      December 30, 2022 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      Pretty good, I used goat cheese instead of feta cheese, but I’d recommend the feta for more of a salty touch. Very easy to make and can be make in a airfryer as well!

      Reply
      • Nicole Addison

        December 30, 2022 at 9:00 pm

        It's great to know they still turned out ok with the goat cheese swap (AND in the air fryer)! Thanks for trying this!!

        Reply
    2. Sophia S

      January 12, 2023 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious and very moist meatballs. Thank you to Nic for always providing healthy, yummy, and easy to follow recipes. Pairs well with her copy cat Costco quinoa salad.

      Reply
      • Nicole Addison

        January 12, 2023 at 7:07 pm

        Hi Sophia, I am SO glad you enjoyed!! Adding these to the Costco quinoa salad is such an amazing idea too!

        Reply
    3. Nicole Smith

      January 19, 2023 at 8:37 pm

      Nutrition info?

      Reply
      • Nicole Addison

        March 01, 2023 at 1:11 am

        I just updated the post to include it!

        Reply

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