Turkey, Courgette and Feta Meatballs with Yoghurt and Herby Quinoa

These meatballs are a simple, family-friendly meal packed with flavour. Lean turkey provides high-quality protein, while courgette keeps the meatballs...These meatballs are a simple, family-friendly meal packed with flavour. Lean turkey provides high-quality protein, while courgette keeps the meatballs juicy and adds extra fibre. Easy to prep and cooked in the oven, they’re also perfect for batch cooking (you can freeze the meatballs before cooking, ahead of time). This balanced, protein-rich dish is great for busy weeknights. Read more These meatballs are a simple, family-friendly meal packed with flavour. Lean turkey provides high-quality protein, while courgette keeps the meatballs juicy and adds extra fibre. Easy to prep and cooked in the oven, they’re also perfect for batch cooking (you can freeze the meatballs before cooking, ahead of time). This balanced, protein-rich dish is great for busy weeknights. These meatballs are a simple, family-friendly meal packed with flavour. Lean turkey provides high-quality protein, while courgette keeps the meatballs juicy and adds extra fibre. Easy to prep and cooked in the oven, they’re also perfect for batch cooking (you can freeze the meatballs before cooking, ahead of time). This balanced, protein-rich dish is great for busy weeknights.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Probiotics
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Nuts, Eggs View all Cumin, Sumac, Milk, Olive oil, Courgette, Dairy, Nuts, Eggs, Onion, Parsley, Mint, Seeds, Sesame, Quinoa, Lemon, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 4
For the meatballs
turkey thigh mince
finely sliced
feta cheese
crumbled
beaten
zest
courgette
coarsely grated water squeezed out
garlic powder
za’atar
Swaps: mixed herbs (dried), oregano (dried)
For the quinoa
quinoa (cooked)
Swaps: wild rice (cooked), wholegrain rice (cooked), wholegrain cous cous (cooked)
mint
finely chopped
finely chopped
juiced
For the yoghurt
Swaps: yoghurt (plantbased)
garlic powder
juiced

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the meatballs
turkey thigh mince
finely sliced
feta cheese
crumbled
beaten
zest
courgette
coarsely grated water squeezed out
garlic powder
za’atar
Swaps: mixed herbs (dried), oregano (dried)
For the quinoa
quinoa (cooked)
Swaps: wild rice (cooked), wholegrain rice (cooked), wholegrain cous cous (cooked)
mint
finely chopped
finely chopped
juiced
For the yoghurt
Swaps: yoghurt (plantbased)
garlic powder
juiced

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 220ºC/200ºC fan. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.

2

Mix together all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Roll into golf ball-sized balls and place on the lined baking tray.

3

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden and cooked through.

4

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the yoghurt, lemon juice and garlic powder.

5

Toss the pre-cooked quinoa with the herbs, lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning.

6

Spoon the yoghurt and quinoa onto plates; add 4 meatballs per serving and top with a sprinkling of parsley. Serve with leafy green vegetables on the side.

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