Turkey Zucchini Meatballs with Roasted Pepper Dipping Sauce

Turkey and zucchini combined with olives and feta form these super moist and flavorful Greek-inspired meatballs.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine turkey, zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, olives, feta cheese, and Greek seasoning in a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 3

Form meatballs using an ice cream scoop and place onto a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes.

Step 5

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.