Creative Turkey and Zucchini Meatball Bowl with Dill Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb ground turkey(paid link)
• 1 medium zucchini(paid link)
• 1 medium shallot(paid link)
• 3 clove garlic(paid link)
• 1 large egg(paid link)
• ½ cup feta cheese(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh dill(paid link)
• 1 tsp dried oregano(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt(paid link)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice(paid link)
• ½ medium cucumber(paid link)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes(paid link)
• ¼ small red onion(paid link)
• 1 cup quinoa(paid link)
• 2 cup vegetable broth(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.

3. 3

   Finely mince the shallot and garlic.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, squeezed zucchini, minced shallot, minced garlic, egg, crumbled feta cheese, half of the chopped fresh dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Roll the mixture into approximately 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should have about 20-24 meatballs.

6. 6

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.

   20 min

7. 7

   While the meatballs bake, prepare the quinoa according to package directions, using vegetable broth for extra flavor. Once cooked, fluff with a fork.

8. 8

   Prepare the tzatziki sauce: Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, the remaining fresh dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well.

9. 9

   Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

10. 10

    To assemble the bowls, place a serving of quinoa in each bowl. Top with 5-6 turkey and zucchini meatballs, a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.

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