Turkey Meatballs with Feta and Mint

I’ve never made turkey meatballs before because every one I’ve ever tasted has been bland, dry and utterly disappointing. Why waste my time on something like that? However, a large amount of discounted ground turkey recently ended up in my refrigerator (I’m a sucker for a bargain), and I decided it was time to try my hand the turkey meatball challenge. I came across a recipe on one of my favorite food blogs, and I was intrigued by the secret ingredient: yogurt. I added some feta and spices for extra flavor and WHAM! Now that’s a flavorful, juicy, deliciously non-disappointing meatball!

Turkey Meatballs with Feta and Mint

  • 1 pound (455 g) ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, hot paprika, or red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a fork (or with your hands). Form into balls and place on a parchment-line baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden-brown and cooked through. Serve hot.

 

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