Easy Greek Inspired Meatballs With Roasted Potatoes

If you're looking for a delicious and convenient meal to add to your weekly meal prep rotation, these Greek-inspired meatballs are the perfect option. Made with ground turkey and spiced with traditional Greek flavours, these meatballs are a flavourful and protein-packed option for lunch or dinner. Plus, they're easy to make in large batches, so you can prep them ahead of time and have them on hand for quick and satisfying meals throughout the week.

Greek Meatball Ingredients

• 450 grams of ground turkey

• ½ chopped red onion

• 85 grams feta

• 85 grams breadcrumbs

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Juice of ½ a lemon

• 1 egg

• 1 TBSP of chopped fresh parsley

• 1 TBSP of chopped fresh mint

• 1 tsp of Greek seasoning

• Olive oil

• Tzatziki sauce

Greek Meatball Instructions

• Preheat oven to 220°C

• Chop your onion, parsley, and mint

• Zest lemon and slice lemon in half

• Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix until combined

• Roll turkey mixture into 1-inch balls and place on an oiled baking sheet

• Bake for 18 minutes or until meatball is cooked through

• Serve with tzatziki sauce

Need a side to serve with the meatballs? Try these delicious roasted potatoes!

Roasted Potatoes Ingredients

• 450 grams of chopped potatoes

• 1 TBSP olive oil

• 1 tsp of Greek seasoning

• 1 tsp of oregano

Roasted Potatoes Instructions

• Wash and chop your potatoes

• Toss potatoes with olive oil and seasonings, coat evenly

• Spread potatoes on oiled baking sheet

• Roast potatoes in a 220°C oven for 25 minutes or until crispy

Meal Prep Tips and Tricks

Are you new to meal prepping and want to give it a try? Try these tips and tricks to make meal prepping easy!

1. Come with a plan: Take some time to plan out your meals for the week, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. This will help you stay organised and ensure that you have all the ingredients you need.

2. Invest in quality storage containers: Investing in good quality storage containers will make your meal prepping experience much easier. Look for containers that are microwave and dishwasher safe and come in a variety of sizes to accommodate different portions.

3. Keep it simple: Don't feel like you have to make elaborate meals for meal prep. Keep it simple with easy recipes that use minimal ingredients and can be made in bulk.

4. Freeze your meals: If you don't think you'll be able to eat all of your meal prepped food within a week, consider freezing some of it for later. This will help prevent food waste and ensure that you always have healthy meals on hand.