TURKEY ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED PEPPER DIPPING SAUCE

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Turkey and zucchini combined with olives and feta result in super moist and flavorful meatballs. These can be served alone, over couscous, over rice, or even over a bed of lettuce for a main dish salad.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground turkey
1 small zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup panko bread crumbs
10 pitted kalamata olives, diced
4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)
1 cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup jarred roasted red pepper strips
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine turkey, zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, olives, feta cheese, and Greek seasoning in a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
  • Form meatballs using an ice cream scoop and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are baking, place Greek yogurt, red pepper strips, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Serve dipping sauce alongside meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 431.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Jacob Phetla
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These meatballs were a great way to use up leftover turkey. They were moist and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was a nice touch.


Quantum Slayer “Quantum Slayer”
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky eater.


Khan Love
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Hesbon Mwangi
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I'm not a fan of zucchini, but I still enjoyed these meatballs. The turkey was flavorful and juicy, and the dipping sauce was delicious.


Unapologetically Me
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These meatballs were delicious! I loved the combination of turkey and zucchini, and the dipping sauce was the perfect addition.


The Real Emmy
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I found these meatballs to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Nkt Nakt
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more zucchini next time.


Wilson Tovao
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but these meatballs are an exception. They're so flavorful and juicy, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement.


Roshan Msm
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. My kids love them, and they're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Thobeka Myaleni
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover turkey. I love the addition of zucchini, which makes them moist and flavorful.


Mariam Tariq
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook turkey, and these meatballs are a great option. They're healthy and delicious, and the dipping sauce is a nice touch.


Feather Demi
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The combination of turkey and zucchini is perfect, and the roasted pepper dipping sauce is to die for.


Trump Vidar
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These turkey zucchini meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the roasted pepper dipping sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making these again.