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:
- 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
- Use a medium cookie scooper to form balls.
- 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.
- For tahini sauce mix ingredients in a medium bowl.
- To serve add spinach/lettuce to a pita or tortilla, add meatballs, sliced tomatoes, and drizzle with the tahini sauce.
- Enjoy!