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These turkey feta meatballs are gluten-free and made with hidden veggies! They’re easy to make and are perfect for meal prep and easy dinners.

turkey feta meatballs in a bowl with cucumber, rice, and pickled onion, topped yogurt sauce

It’s so easy to get stuck in a dinner rut, and I find myself in that spot all the time. I love experimenting with new ideas, and recently I tried a Turkey Feta Meatball recipe on a whim, and let me tell you, I am SO glad that I did. I got so many requests on Instagram to share the recipe, and I’m excited to share it here! Pair it with Greek lemon sweet potatoes or an easy vinegar cucumber salad, and you have the perfect dish.

These quick & easy Turkey Feta Meatballs are loaded with veggies! They’re bound to become a regular staple in your meal prep rotation.

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Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Mediterranean flavor perfection. Did you know that Greek food is now the most popular food worldwide?! Mediterranean cuisine is just so delicious, and some of my most popular reader recipes like my Greek Lemon Chicken Soup have similar flavor inspirations as this recipe.
  • Goat cheese is lower in lactose. This recipe is made with goat and sheep feta. Goat cheese is not lactose-free, but goat cheese is lower in lactose than regular cheese. It truly depends on the person, but as someone who is on the moderate side of lactose intolerance, I find myself able to tolerate goat cheese in moderation with a lactose enzyme like Hilma.

Recipe Ingredients

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

ingredients for turkey feta meatballs, separated and in bowls
  • Ground turkey.
  • Coconut flour and almond flour. I love this blend for making meatballs without bread crumbs. The coconut flour helps to bind absorb excess moisture, and the almond flour helps to bind.
  • Egg.
  • Zucchini.
  • Coconut yogurt. I always like the brand culina!
  • Herbs.
  • Goat and sheep feta. I like using a goat and sheep milk blend feta, but regular feta will work as well.

Substitutions and Modifications

  • Cassava flour. You likely should be able to swap almond flour for cassava, though I haven’t tried it myself.
  • Ground chicken. You can easily swap ground turkey for ground chicken.
  • Egg substitutes. I haven’t tried an egg substitute in this recipe, but a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax+3 tbsp water) may work!

How to make gluten free turkey feta meatballs

Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this recipe. Find full instructions in the recipe card.

shredded zucchini in a bowl with a paper towel

Step one. Shred the zucchini and lightly salt. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before squeezing out the excess water.

ground turkey, zucchini, almond flour, coconut flour, feta cheese, and herbs and seasonings in a bowl

Step two. Add the zucchini to a bowl along with the herbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, lemon juice, almond flour, coconut flour, and egg. Crumble the feta cheese finely into the bowl.

ground turkey, zucchini, almond flour, coconut flour, feta cheese, and herbs and seasoning mixture combined together in a bowl

Step three. Use your hand to gently mix the meatball mixture until combined. Using a meatball scoop, scoop about 12-14 meatballs, rolling them into round and uniform meatballs. Place them on the baking sheet, adding some avocado oil or olive oil spray on top.

uncooked turkey feta meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet

Step four. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. The meatballs should measure 165 F internally. Set aside.

all ingredients for yogurt sauce in a tall mixing cup

Step five. Make the yogurt sauce by adding all ingredients to a tall mixing cup. Blend until well incorporated.

cooked turkey feta meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet

Step six. Serve the bowls with about 3-4 meatballs per bowl with a side of rice, cucumber, pickled onion, and drizzled with yogurt sauce!

Tips & Tricks

  • Adjust coconut flour depending on whether or not the turkey is fresh or frozen. Previously frozen turkey will have more moisture and will need more coconut flour as a binder. Fresh turkey will need less, so adjust as you go depending on how moist your turkey is!
  • Use a cookie scoop to scoop the meatballs. This not only makes the process go faster but it makes for uniform sizes.
  • Put on a set of gloves. I almost always use disposable food-safe gloves with recipes like this to keep my hands clean!

Recipe FAQS

Which meat goes well with feta?

Feta is a super versatile cheese! It goes perfectly with ground turkey in this recipe, as well as chicken and lamb.

What’s the best cheese to put in meatballs?

Parmesan is always a winner in meatballs, but feta is perfect as well!

How do you bind meatballs without breadcrumbs?

I’ve found that a blend of almond flour and coconut flour is perfect for binding meatballs without breadcrumbs to make them gluten free.

turkey feta meatballs with cucumber, rice, and pickled onion, topped with yogurt sauce

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Gluten-Free Turkey Feta Meatballs

Michelle
These turkey feta meatballs are gluten-free and made with hidden veggies! They’re easy to make and are perfect for meal prep and easy dinners.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cube about 1oz goat/sheep feta cheese

For the yogurt sauce 

  • ½ cup coconut yogurt
  • 1 cube about 1oz goat/sheep feta cheese
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • Salt to taste
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For the bowls

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with lightly greased parchment paper. 
  • Shred the zucchini and lightly salt. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before squeezing out the excess water. Add the zucchini to a bowl along with the herbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, lemon juice, almond flour, coconut flour, and egg. Crumble the feta cheese finely into the bowl. 
  • Use your hand to gently mix the meatball mixture until combined. Using a meatball scoop, scoop about 12-14 meatballs, rolling them into round and uniform meatballs. Place them on the baking sheet, adding some avocado oil or olive oil spray on top.
  • Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. The meatballs should measure 165 F internally. Set aside.
  • Make the yogurt sauce by adding all ingredients to a tall mixing cup. Blend until well incorporated.
  • Serve the bowls with about 3-4 meatballs per bowl with a side of rice, cucumber, pickled onion, and drizzled with yogurt sauce!

Notes

Adjust coconut flour depending on whether or not the turkey is fresh or frozen. Previously frozen turkey will have more moisture and will need more coconut flour as a binder. Fresh turkey will need less, so adjust as you go, depending on how moist your turkey is!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 5.6gProtein: 26.9gFat: 15gFiber: 1.8gSugar: 5.6g
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