Last Updated 09-22-2024
If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy twist on classic meatballs, these Greek Turkey Meatballs are the answer. Packed with fresh herbs, crumbled feta, and spinach, these meatballs are full of Mediterranean flavors. They’re a versatile, easy meal for weeknight dinners or weekend meal prep.
Why You’ll Love These Greek Turkey Meatballs
Our neighbors recently invited us to dinner and served absolutely delicious turkey burgers, loaded with spinach and feta cheese. I wasn’t sure if my kids would like them, but they were a hit with everyone. Of course I asked for the recipe, and transformed it into these Greek Turkey Meatballs.
My whole family loves these meatballs. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Tricia
We’ve been eating a lot more ground turkey at our house lately. My husband and I both love that it’s so much less greasy than ground beef. And the kids honestly can’t tell the difference.
Now I know some of you think ground turkey doesn’t have much flavor, but these meatballs are packed with flavor! The secret is adding plenty of herbs and spices.
We’re talking garlic, onion powder, oregano, cumin and fresh mint. That’s right, fresh mint–it’s a traditional ingredient in Greek cooking. Trust me, you don’t want to skip it!
These meatballs are also loaded with feta cheese and chopped fresh spinach–which is a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet. Especially if you have picky eaters in the house.
I also threw in a handful of lemon zest to really brighten things up and give these meatballs a unique, fresh flavor.
Now, I don’t want to tell you what to do, but I highly recommend serving these meatballs with a side of orzo, some flatbread, and a big dollop of tzatziki sauce. You’ll feel like you’re eating at your favorite Greek restaurant.
My last tip: bake your meatballs in the oven. Of course, it’s better for you, and it’s a lot less messy too. Plus, it give you time to prepare your sides while the meatballs bake.
My family devoured these Greek Turkey Meatballs with Spinach and Feta. It was one of those dinners where I wanted to eat more, but I couldn’t because I was absolutely stuffed! The leftovers were delicious though.
This has become one of my favorite recipes to make. It is healthy and relatively simple. Instead of mixing the feta cheese in with the mixture, I stuff each meatball with a couple small feta crumbles and they are perfect! I pair these with basmati rice and make my own tzatziki sauce with a Greek yogurt base. Delicious!! Thank you for this recipe!
Hannah
What Should I Serve With Greek Turkey Meatballs?
We like to enjoy these meatballs in a bowl of rice or orzo, with a big dollop of tzatziki sauce and some pita or flatbread on the side
These are some of our favorite side dishes to enjoy with these meatballs.
Julia
I was looking for a delicious recipe to take my daughter on the day they brought their new baby home. I have not always been impressed with recipes I get on the internet, but I cannot give Danelle enough credit for her recipes and website! Everything I have made that she has posted has been 5 star, and this recipe may be the best yet. Thank you!!
Danelle
Thank you SO much Julia! This really means so much to me. I’ve had the same experience getting recipes from the internet, and promised myself I would never share recipes I didn’t love, just to get something up on my site. Even if I had amazing photos! Haha! So when people say my recipes are always reliable, it’s the best feedback I could receive. Thank you! And congratulations on your new grandbaby!
Dawn
This is one our go-to recipes for my family. I used ground chicken instead of turkey. I serve with both orzo and pita along with grape tomatoes and cucumbers.
Dion Santiago
I made these for dinner and they were delicious! Super easy to make! I will be sharing this recipe with my friends and family! We love anything Greek!
Rachel
Panko bread crumbs are actually not lower in carbs. 65.93g of net carbs per 100g serving. They are lower in sodium and fat though. Panko is just basically flash fried breadcrumbs
Mary
Approximately how many meatballs does this make? Thank you!
Alma
Iโm not sure how much theyโre supposed to make, but 24 meatballs fit perfectly in my 9×13 glass Pyrex baking dish. This recipe is a staple in our house every few weeks! I follow the recipe to the letter, only substituting panko breadcrumbs since thatโs what we prefer. I always make mine with a lemony-spinach orzo as a side dish. Perfect.
Amanda F.
Hi!!
Just wondering if these are freezer friendly and if so, should they be frozen cooked or uncooked?
Jenn
I have made these a number of times and when I have leftovers I freeze them. They are already cooked and turn out great even a second time. I have microwaved them and then a quick saute for taste. These are fantastic. My picky husband and the 5 year old twins love these!
Violeta
I love the flavor of these! The only is that I’ve made these twice and both times they come out a little more dry than I’d like. Do you have any suggestions? I’m debating between turning down the oven and leaving the same amount of time or decreasing the time, but I’m not sure which option is better.
Elizabeth
If I may suggest, use dark meat ground turkey if you can find itโa little higher fat content. Also, I make a Persian Turkey burger that calls for grated zucchini added. They are always moist. I think this recipe looks good and I plan to give it a try. Be sure to not overcook.
Amy
I drizzle with really high quality olive oil!!
Lauren
Has anyone tried to freeze them for later? How do they hold up?
Lauren
This has blown my mind. I’m Lauren and I came on here at 5.15pm today to see if i can freeze these!!!
Sorry i realise it’s not an answer but made me :O
Lauren
Hi I am also Lauren checking this recipe at 5:12.. almost 5:15 lol.
Tim
Can you make these with ground hamburger instead of turkey?
Danelle
Sure!
kjasus
I made these tonight using ground lamb! Tasted just like a gyro. Mmmmmmmm!!!!
Tricia
Hi Danielle
My whole family loves these meatballs. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I was wondering if you have ever made these into burgers? If so how did you cook them…oven or grill?
Thank you
Danelle
I have not, but the person who shared the recipe with me makes them as burgers.
Judi
I made these with ground chicken Iโm not a fan of ground turkey.
Next time I make these :
Frozen spinach squeeze out water
And mince
Mince a small onion
And 1 garlic clove
And sautรฉ . Let cool . Then add
I also used gloves and pour some olive oil on them and rolled the meatball and put into air fryer. I did not layer and cooked one 360 for 10 . And served with Tarziki .
Hannah
This has become one of my favorite recipes to make. It is healthy and relatively simple. I use Panko breadcrumbs to decrease the carbs and they hold up the same way. Instead of mixing the feta cheese in with the mixture, I stuff each meatball with a couple small feta crumbles and they are perfect! I pair these with basmati rice and make my own tzatiki sauce with a Greek yogurt base. Delicious!! Thank you for this recipe!