Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Recipe

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat, and cottage cheese is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, and ground beef is typically less expensive.

Add all of the meatball ingredients to the bowl and mix well, being careful not to overmix.

Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray generously with non-stick spray. Form 2-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.

Bake on the middle rack for 20 to 22 minutes until the meatballs are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and cool slightly.

While the meatballs are baking, make the yogurt dipping sauce by simply whisking all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Chill until ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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