Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro with Tzatziki
Juicy turkey meatballs seasoned with Greek flavors, baked to perfection, and paired with a cool, tangy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a hearty and refreshing meal served in a warm pita.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey lean
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- ⅓ cup fresh spinach chopped
- Salt and pepper to season
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 5 oz plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup grated cucumber squeeze out moisture
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix turkey, onion, garlic, oregano, spinach, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- Form into small meatballs and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in skillet; brown meatballs on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
- Transfer browned meatballs to oven and bake 10–15 minutes till cooked through.
- Mix yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for tzatziki and chill.
- Serve meatballs warm in pita with tzatziki and toppings of choice.
Notes
Try pairing with warm pita bread, grilled veggies, or a fresh cucumber salad. Leftovers store well up to 4 days in fridge.