Mediterranean Sheet Pan Veggies and Turkey Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

GF, optional DF, PNF, SF, TNF

The ease of this meal is one of my favorite things about it. With a Mediterranean flare, you will have dinner on the table in no time, with minimal prep needed and few dishes to clean afterwards. Enjoy this light and colorful dish that’s a crowd pleaser for the whole fam!

Ingredients

For the meatballs

·      2 lbs ground turkey

·      1 tbsp dried parsley

·      1 tsp dried dill

·      2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, pulled from stem and chopped finely

·      3 cloves garlic

·      1 egg

·      1 tsp salt

·      ½ tsp pepper

For the veggies

·      1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

·      1 stalks broccolini (broccoli florets will also do)

·      1 red onion, sliced

·      10 cloves of garlic, peeled and kept whole

·      1 tbsp olive oil

·      1 tsp salt

·      ½ tsp pepper

·      ½ lemon, sliced

For the tzatziki sauce (optional; if eating DF then I recommend a balsamic vinegar or reduction to go with)

·      ½ c Greek yogurt

·      ½ c sour cream

·      juice ½ lemon

·      1 tsp parsley

·      1 tsp dill

·      1 tsp apple cider vinegar

·      ½ tsp paprika

Directions:

1.     Turn on oven to 350°F. While oven is warming, combine ingredients of meatballs in a large bowl and mix with hands. Form golf ball-sized meat balls and line on a baking sheet.

2.     Once oven is ready, place meatballs in oven. While meatballs are cooking, prep veggies. Rinse and drain beans, clean broccolini, slice onion and take garlic out of shell (but keep it whole). Toss vegetables in oil and seasoning, and once coated, spread onto a large baking sheet and place in oven as well.

3.     While veggies and meat are cooking, make tzatziki sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and whisking.

4.     Meat should cook for about 30 minutes, and veggies about 25. You can remove both from the oven at the same time and allow to cool for a minute before serving.

Additional serving suggestion – this dish goes well with a homemade rice, potatoes or salad.