Description
These easy turkey feta meatballs are packed with Mediterranean flavors, juicy and tender, and ready in 40 minutes! Great with tzatziki sauce, and naturally gluten-free too.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Combine Turkey and Onions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey and chopped onion.
- Add All Other Ingredients Except Oil: Add the dill, egg, almond flour, granulated garlic, salt, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Mix to Combine: Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape into Meatballs: Lightly wet your hands with water and shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a plate.
- Cook Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the meatballs in a single layer. Cook the meatballs for about 10-13 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even browning on all sides.
- Let Rest Before Serving: Remove the skillet from heat and let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Turkey: I used ground turkey (I recommend using ground turkey with a bit of fat as that is what makes it juice), but you can easily swap it out for ground chicken as well.
Dill: Fresh dill goes beautifully with feta cheese, so make sure to use that. Alternatively, you can also use other fresh herbs such parsley or chives.
Egg: The egg helps to bind the ingredients together, so make sure you add it in.
Almond Flour: Almond flour is a low-carb flour that adds more protein and bulk to the meatballs. Alternatively, you may use gluten-free all-purpose flour in equal quantities instead. Or if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular all-purpose flour instead.
Onion: Make sure to chop the onion finely so you don’t feel too many chunks of onions when you bite into the meatballs.
Seasonings: To season the meatballs, I used granulated garlic and salt. Alternatively, you can also add onion powder and if you would like a bit of heat, feel free to use a bit of ground paprika too.
Feta Cheese: Since this is a recipe for turkey and feta meatballs, feta cheese is a key ingredients here. However, if you are unable to get feta cheese, you can also use goat cheese, ricotta salata (salty ricotta), or cotija cheese. Make sure to crumble the cheese well so it gets properly integrated into the meatball mixture.
Olive Oil: I used olive oil, but you can also use another type of vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil, canola oil, avocado oil, etc.).
Storing: To store, place any leftover meatballs in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat the turkey and feta meatballs in the microwave or on the stovetop before eating.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek



