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Many grilled meatballs on a sheet of foil, on a wooden tray on a table, with a creamy sauce in a bowl and a box of foil.

Grilled Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

19 minutes prep + 20 minutes cook
34 meatballs
Juicy and delicious grilled turkey meatballs served with a garlicky yogurt dipping sauce! Made with fresh mint, dill, loads of garlic. These are so easy to make, too!

Ingredients 
US Customary - Metric

For Turkey Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground turkey, 93% lean recommended
  • 1 small sweet onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 to 7 medium garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, small bundle
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, small bundle
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil, for grilling

For Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 to 4 medium garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • zest from 1 large lemon
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preparing the Meatballs:

  • Prepare the meatball mixture first. Place the pistachios, onion, garlic, fresh mint, fresh dill, and egg into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and the pistachios are finely ground.
  • Transfer the onion and herb mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and season with salt, pepper, coriander, and cumin.
  •  Use a spatula or your hands to gently combine all the ingredients together, creating a uniform mixture.
  • Tear off a 20-inch sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil and place it onto a baking sheet or large cutting board. Drizzle the oil with a tablespoon of oil to prevent the meatballs from sticking.
  • Use a 1 ½ tablespoon measuring scoop to measure out the meat mixture for each meatball, placing them directly onto the foil. Use your hands to gently shape and roll each scoop into a ball.

Grilling the Meatballs:

  • Preheat the outdoor grill for at least 10 minutes to 500°F. Reduce the flames to medium.
  • Gently slide the sheet of foil with the meatballs onto the grill grates. Close the grill for faster cooking.
  • Use rubber tipped tongs to gently rotate the meatballs as they grill, every 4 to 5 minutes for approximately 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the grill and keep warm.

Making the Yogurt Sauce:

  • Meanwhile, prepare the yogurt dipping sauce. Place the yogurt into a small bowl. Grate or press in the fresh garlic. Add the fresh herbs, season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon zest. Stir and serve with the meatballs.
  • Enjoy these delicious meatballs warm with the creamy yogurt sauce on the side. I also like to pair the meatballs with a simple salad and rice or potatoes on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball w/ sauce | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.5mg