Mediterranean Veggie Packed Meatballs

These meatballs are loaded with veggies and taste amazing when paired with a tahini yogurt sauce.

Ingredients:

Meatballs-

1 pound lean ground turkey breast

2 zucchini shredded and squeezed to remove excess moisture

1 large carrot shredded

¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 cloves garlic minced

1 large egg beaten

2 tablespoons dill fronds chopped

Tahini Sauce-

1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

3 tablespoons tahini

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced

1 tablespoon honey

¼ teaspoon cumin

Serve over a pita or tortilla with spinach/lettuce and sliced tomatoes

Directions:

1. Mix zucchini, carrot, dill, garlic, and cumin in a large bowl.  Add in the turkey breaking the turkey apart gently to mix.  Add in the bread crumbs and egg mixing gently to incorporate all ingredients
2. Use a medium cookie scooper to form balls.
3. Spray air fryer with olive oil spray and coat meatballs with spray. Air fry at 350 for 15-20 minutes OR bake on a rimmed baking sheet at 450 for 12-14 minutes.
4. For tahini sauce mix ingredients in a medium bowl.
5. To serve add spinach/lettuce to a pita or tortilla, add meatballs, sliced tomatoes, and drizzle with the tahini sauce.
6. Enjoy!