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Greek Turkey Meatballs

Author: Christopher Kosovich

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup zucchini grated and liquid squeezed out
  • 2 sliced whole wheat bread I used Weight Watchers
  • 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cloves garlic grated
  • 1/4 red onion grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano chopped (less if using dry)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh spearmint chopped
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper
  • about 1 tsp worth of olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

  • Wet bread with water, squeezing excess out.
  • Tear into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
  • Combine with turkey, egg, zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Using a 1/4 cup measure, form each meatball 1/4 cup in size. For best results, refrigerate before cooking to help hold their shape.
  • In a pan: spray olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan and cook over low heat.
  • On the grill: clean grill well before cooking and spray grate with oil. Cook on low until cooked through.
  • Makes about 17 meatballs.