Juicy Dill Turkey Meatballs

“I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer. Rescue me, O Lord, from liars and from all deceitful people.”

-Psalms 120:1-2 NLT

If you’re looking for a protein add-on that’s fresh and flavorful, these Juicy Dill Turkey Meatballs are such a good one to have on repeat. They’re not heavy or greasy, packed with herby flavor, and come together with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

These meatballs are made with plenty of fresh dill, garlic, and a touch of lemon and parmesan, which gives them that bright, springy flavor that makes them feel a little different from your usual meatball recipe. They’re tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, which makes them really versatile depending on how you want to serve them.

The mix is simple, just a combination of breadcrumbs, parmesan, and eggs adds the moisture that keeps them soft and flavorful, so you’re not dealing with dry or dense meatballs. They bake up golden on the outside while staying tender on the inside, which is exactly what you want. Even without a sauce, these meatballs have so much flavor on their own.

This is one of those recipes that works for so many different meals. You can serve them over rice or orzo, pair them with roasted vegetables. I paired these with my Lemon Asparagus Risotto, but they also work really well for meal prep since they reheat easily and hold onto their texture.

If you’re trying to incorporate more fresh herbs into your cooking or just want a lighter, flavorful protein option for dinner, these turkey meatballs are such a good place to start.

Lauren Eliza Eats

Juicy Dill Turkey Meatballs

These juicy dill turkey meatballs are tender, flavorful, and packed with fresh herbs. Made with garlic, lemon, and plenty of dill, they stay moist and light while still being satisfying.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 33 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground turkey
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• ½ cup fresh dill chopped
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• 1 lemon zested and juiced
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko, parmesan, egg, garlic, dill, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, olive oil, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, this keeps the meatballs tender.
4. Scoop and roll into evenly sized meatballs (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden on the outside.
6. Serve the meatballs warm.