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    Baked Turkey Meatballs Mediterranean Style

    Published: Sep 9, 2020 · Modified: Jun 7, 2022 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Baked turkey meatballs with a Mediterranean twist! Serve these juicy meatballs with rice or pita, veggies and tzatziki for a delicious meal. 

    Oven baked turkey meatballs with a Mediterranean twist! These healthy baked meatballs are perfect for a quick dinner or meal prepping and are ready in no time! You can serve them with rice or pita bread, tomatoes, cucumbers and tzatziki! Simple yet so delicious!

    There are many ways to make meatballs and we have some tasty ones here for you. If you're looking for a weeknight dinner, try our Italian beef meatballs with some pasta or bread. Classic Greek meatballs (keftedes) are perfect with some pita and our cheese stuffed eggplant meatballs are a good vegetarian alternative. These Mediterranean baked turkey meatballs are a new favorite and I can’t wait to share the recipe with you. Read through for tips and step-by-step directions for making the best oven baked turkey meatballs! 

    Table Of Contents:
    • Why this recipe works
    • The ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Can I make these ahead of time?
    • Notes and tips
    • More Mediterranean recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    Why this recipe works

    These Mediterranean style meatballs are perfect for a weeknight dinner because:

    • Easy to make: Seriously, all you need to do is mix the ingredients, scoop out the meatballs and bake! 
    • Full of flavor: These baked meatballs are bursting with flavors of the Mediterranean such as oregano and dill. 
    • Freezer-friendly: This recipe is perfect for freezing. You can shape the meatballs, freeze them and bake them when you’re ready to eat. 

    The ingredients

    Ground turkey - Ground turkey is lean and has very little fat. It absorbs flavor very well and goes so well with our Mediterranean spices. For this recipe (which yields about 24 meatballs), one pound of ground turkey would be enough. 

    Onion and garlic - For more flavor, I add grated onion and minced garlic to the meatball mixture. You don’t need to discard the onion juice since the meatballs are going to be baked. 

    Egg - To bind all the ingredients together, use one large egg. It's possible to use egg substitutes such as flax egg for this recipe.

    Spices - To give these meatballs the flavor they deserve, use a combination of Mediterranean spices: oregano, Aleppo pepper, cumin, dried dill and salt. Add the zest of one lemon for some brightness. 

    Oven baked turkey meatballs with a Mediterranean twist! These healthy baked meatballs are perfect for a quick dinner or meal prepping and are ready in no time! You can serve them with rice or pita bread, tomatoes, cucumbers and tzatziki! Simple yet so delicious!

    Instructions

    Make the meatball mixture

    Mix the ground turkey with the onion and garlic. Then add the lemon zest, egg, spices and all purpose flour. Mix until all is well combined.

    Bake turkey meatballs in the oven

    Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and scoop out the meatball mixture onto the baking sheet using a spoon or a scoop. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until fully cooked. 

    Serving suggestions

    To serve these baked turkey meatballs as a sandwich, wrap them in a pita with some sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and top with homemade tzatziki sauce. 

    If you’d like to serve these as meatball bowls, serve them with Lebanese vermicelli rice, brown rice, roasted butternut squash, Lebanese spicy potatoes or Greek roasted potatoes alongside some Mediterranean salad, green bean salad or classic Greek salad. 

    Oven baked turkey meatballs with a Mediterranean twist! These healthy baked meatballs are perfect for a quick dinner or meal prepping and are ready in no time! You can serve them with rice or pita bread, tomatoes, cucumbers and tzatziki! Simple yet so delicious!

    Can I make these ahead of time?

    You can make the meatball mixture and refrigerate it for up to two days. 

    It’s also possible to freeze uncooked turkey meatballs. Scoop out the meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for one hour until they’re firm and then store them in a sealed freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To bake, thaw the meatballs in the fridge and bake as instructed. 

    Notes and tips

    • To make sure all the meatballs are the same size, use an ice cream or cookie scoop to portion the meatballs.
    • Want to make it spicy? Add ÂĽ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture.
    • To store leftovers, place the meatballs in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    • If the meatball mixture is hard to scoop out and shape, cover it and refrigerate for one hour.
    Oven baked turkey meatballs with a Mediterranean twist! These healthy baked meatballs are perfect for a quick dinner or meal prepping and are ready in no time! You can serve them with rice or pita bread, tomatoes, cucumbers and tzatziki! Simple yet so delicious!

    More Mediterranean recipes

    • Ful Medames Recipe (Egyptian Fava Beans)
    • Creamy Oatmeal Recipe Middle Eastern Style
    • Classic Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
    • Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Baked Turkey Meatballs Mediterranean Style

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Baked turkey meatballs with a Mediterranean twist! Serve these turkey meatballs with pita, veggies and tzatziki for a delicious meal. 
    4.82 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 177 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground turkey
    • 1 medium onion grated
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 teaspoon dried dill
    • 2 tablespoon all purpose flour

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
    • In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, oregano, lemon zest, Aleppo pepper, cumin, salt and dried dill. Add the flour and mix again until combined.
    • Scoop out the meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
    • Bake the meatballs in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until fully cooked.
    • Serve with pita bread, cucumber, tomato and tzatziki sauce.

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    Notes

    • To make these ahead of time: Make the meatball mixture, refrigerate for up to 2 days and bake when you’re ready. 
    • Freezing instructions: Scoop out the meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for one hour until they’re firm and then store them in a sealed freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To bake, thaw the meatballs in the fridge and bake as instructed. 
    • Leftovers: Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. 
    • To make sure all the meatballs are the same size, use an ice cream or cookie scoop to portion the meatballs.
    • Want to make it spicy? Add ÂĽ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture.
    • If the meatball mixture is hard to scoop out and shape, cover it and refrigerate for one hour.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 29gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 281IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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    1. imsen

      January 31, 2022 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      LOVE this meatball recipe. It’s my go-to favorite recipe for meatballs.

      Easy Family Recipes

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    2. Anjali

      May 12, 2021 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      These meatballs were so easy to make and they were packed with flavor!! We served them up in pitas with some tzatziki sauce and they were delicious!

      Reply
    3. Rika

      May 12, 2021 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      These meatballs look delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    4. Dannii

      May 12, 2021 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      These meatballs look perfectly cooked and the flavours sound amazing. I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    5. Michelle

      May 12, 2021 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      These turkey meatballs were so flavourful and delicious! Making these again soon!

      Reply
    6. Tara

      May 12, 2021 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      Oh yum! Such flavorful meatballs! I love all those spices. They definitely sound perfect for pairing with pita.

      Reply
    7. Emmeline

      September 15, 2020 at 12:58 am

      5 stars
      These meatballs sound amazing! I especially love that you use Aleppo pepper, it's hands down my favorite type of chili.

      Reply
    8. Andrea Metlika

      September 14, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      These meatballs sound great. I think I will make a meatball bowl with them.it looks amazing.

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    9. Veena Azmanov

      September 14, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Meatballs are my kids favorite meal. No matter what the meat as long as they are balled and in a sauce they are in haven. This recipe sounds so delicoius. Can't wait to try it soon.

      Reply

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