Turkey Keftedes
This recipe for Turkey Keftedes is a healthier take on traditional Greek Keftedes with lean turkey, zucchini and a blend of herbs and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup feta optional
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp mint
- 2 tbsp oregano
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Grate zucchini and let drain in a colander for half an hour.
- Using a cotton cloth squeeze zucchini to remove excess water. Place the zucchini in a mixing bowl along with all the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly by hand or with a wooden spoon.
- Form meatballs by rolling about a tablespoon of meat mixture into a ball and placing it on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Fill up the baking sheet with meatballs and place it in a preheated 350° oven. Bake for about eight minutes and then turn over. Continue baking until the meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink inside.
- These are great with Tzatziki Sauce.
Notes
To vary the recipe, we occcasionally add feta cheese to the keftedes.
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