Turkey Zucchini Meatballs with Roasted Pepper Dipping Sauce
Description
Turkey and zucchini combined with olives and feta form these super moist and flavorful Greek-inspired meatballs.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground turkey
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1 small zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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10 pitted kalamata olives, diced
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4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
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1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1/4 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Combine turkey, zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, olives, feta cheese, and Greek seasoning in a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
3
Form meatballs using an ice cream scoop and place onto a baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes.
5
While the meatballs are baking, place Greek yogurt, red pepper strips, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Serve dipping sauce alongside meatballs.