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Dill-Mint Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Herb Sauce

Tender turkey meatballs packed with dill, mint and lemon zest, served over caramelized roasted cauliflower, carrots and red onion with a cool, tangy herb-yogurt sauce.

Dill-Mint Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Herb Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb560 gGround turkey, 93% lean
  • 1 large50 gEggsbeaten
  • ½ cup40 gOld-fashioned rolled oatspulsed or finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup crumbled50 gFeta cheesecrumbled
  • 1¾ cups sprigs16 gFresh dillchopped, divided
  • 2½ tbsp chopped14 gFresh mintchopped, divided
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced, divided
  • 2 tsp4 gLemon zest
  • 4⅔ cups florets500 gCauliflowercut into florets
  • 5 medium300 gCarrotscut into 1/2-inch coins
  • 1 medium110 gRed onioncut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp30 gOlive oildivided
  • 1 tsp2 gGround cumin
  • 7 oz200 gPlain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 1½ tbsp20 gLemon juice
  • ¾ tsp5 gSaltdivided
  • ¾ tsp2 gBlack pepperdivided

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two sheet pans with parchment.
  2. On the first pan, toss the cauliflower, carrot and red onion with two-thirds of the olive oil, the cumin, a third of the salt and half of the black pepper. Roast for 10 minutes while you make the meatballs.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the turkey, egg, oats, feta, two-thirds of the garlic, the lemon zest, half of the dill, half of the mint, a third of the salt and the remaining black pepper until just combined.
  4. Roll into 16 balls, set them on the second pan and brush with the remaining olive oil.
  5. Stir the vegetables, then bake both pans together for 18 to 20 minutes, until the vegetables are browned and the meatballs reach 165°F (74°C) in the center.
  6. Meanwhile, stir together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, remaining garlic, remaining dill, remaining mint and the remaining salt for the herb sauce.
  7. Divide the roasted vegetables and meatballs among four plates and spoon the herb sauce over the top.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy old-fashioned rolled oats labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Milk, Egg. Some brands contain gluten.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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