Cilantro Lime Turkey Meatballs
These Cilantro Lime Turkey Meatballs are light, juicy, and packed with fresh flavor. Ground turkey is blended with zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and savory seasonings, then baked or pan-seared and served with a tangy lime-yogurt sauce.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet or skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or tongs
- Oven (if baking)
Ingrédients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if desired
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
Lime–Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) if baking, or heat a skillet over medium heat if pan-searing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, cilantro, lime zest and juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined — do not overwork.
- Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper if baking, or into the heated skillet with a drizzle of oil.
- If baking: Bake 18–20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked through. If pan-searing: Cook 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs cook, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the lime-yogurt sauce.
- Serve the turkey meatballs warm with the lime-yogurt sauce drizzled over top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
These Cilantro Lime Turkey Meatballs are a healthy, zesty twist on traditional meatballs, perfect with rice, salads, tacos, or as an appetizer. The lime-yogurt sauce adds tangy brightness. Swap ground turkey for chicken if desired. Inspired by popular cilantro-lime meatball recipes. ([simplyrecipes.com](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/cilantro_lime_meatballs/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))