Turkey And Summer Squash Keftedes With Zucchini Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Turkey And Summer Squash Keftedes With Zucchini Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs (Keftedes); 2 cups finely grated zucchini or Summer Squash or a mixture of both; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 red onion, small dice; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cracked pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Zucchini Tzatziki; 1 cup full fat Greek yogurt; 1 cup finely grated zucchini or Summer squash I used a mixture of both (salted and squeezed of liquid same process as meatballs); 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 clove garlic, pressed or microplaned; 1 lemon zested and juiced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

Meatballs (Keftedes)
2 cups finely grated zucchini or Summer Squash or a mixture of both
1 pound ground turkey
1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 red onion, small dice
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Zucchini Tzatziki
1 cup full fat Greek yogurt
1 cup finely grated zucchini or Summer squash I used a mixture of both (salted and squeezed of liquid same process as meatballs)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 clove garlic, pressed or microplaned
1 lemon zested and juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sprinkle grated zucchini and squash with 1/2 tsp. salt, squeeze out excess water. Over medium heat saute onions and garlic for five minutes.
2
Combine all ingredients and mix with hands until well combined. Spray a sheet pan with olive oil cooking spray or rub with olive oil, make meat mixture in to 2 inch balls
3
Put in oven ,cook for meatballs 25 minutes until lightly browned.
4
While the meatballs cook, combine tzatziki ingredients and keep cold until meatballs are ready.
5
Serve the warm meatballs with pita, rice, or over salad and slather them in the sauce. These would be great as an appetizer or main at your next dinner party.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs (Keftedes), 2 cups finely grated zucchini or Summer Squash or a mixture of both, 1 pound ground turkey, 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese, and more.

Yes, Turkey And Summer Squash Keftedes With Zucchini Tzatziki falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey And Summer Squash Keftedes With Zucchini Tzatziki

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