Turkey Feta Meatballs Recipe
Juicy turkey feta meatballs bursting with Mediterranean flavors. A healthy, protein-packed recipe ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Servings: 4 servings (about 20–24 meatballs)
Calories: 265kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small ice cream scoop or cookie scoop
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper sheet
- Instant-read Thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey 93/7 lean
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 small onion finely diced
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
- 1 lemon zest of
- 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Oven to 400°F (200°C), line baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, feta, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, dill, onion, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Form into 20–24 meatballs using scoop or hands; place on baking sheet.
- Lightly brush with olive oil; let rest 10 minutes.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for golden finish.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with herbs, enjoy with sides.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg