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Mini Greek Meatball Bites with Tzatziki Are Bold, Juicy, and Bursting with Mediterranean Flavor

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Juicy mini Greek meatballs bursting with herbs and garlic, served with cool, creamy tzatziki—perfect for party bites, healthy dinners, or Mediterranean meal prep.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground lamb, beef, or turkey

  • ½ small onion, grated

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 egg

  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

  • 1 tbsp chopped mint (optional)

  • 1½ tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • Olive oil for cooking

Tzatziki:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  2. Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form into 1-inch balls.

  3. Place on sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake 15–18 minutes.

  4. Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and chill.

  5. Serve meatballs with tzatziki on the side or drizzled on top.

Notes

Use almond flour for gluten-free. Freeze meatballs uncooked for later use. Tzatziki best served fresh.

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