Lean & Luscious: Greek Turkey Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   Prepare the Tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed dry cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the meatballs.
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   Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, almond flour (or crushed oats), fresh dill, fresh mint, fresh oregano, minced shallot, minced garlic, beaten egg, sea salt, black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, and lemon zest. Gently mix with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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   Form Meatballs: Roll the turkey mixture into uniform balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get roughly 18-20 meatballs.
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   Sear Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until beautifully browned all over.
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   Finish Cooking: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
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   Serve: Serve the warm Greek Turkey Meatballs immediately with a generous dollop of the chilled homemade Tzatziki alongside your favorite Greek side dishes like quinoa, Greek salad, or warm pita bread.