Caramelized Lemon and Feta Turkey Meatballs Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Caramelized Lemon and Feta Turkey Meatballs Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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Ground turkey gets a jolt of flavor from creamy feta and caramelized lemon paste, which mimics the flavor of grilled lemon.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 6 ounces feta, finely crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Caramelized Lemon Paste (see recipe below), divided
  • 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, preferably Diamond Crystal
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
  • 1 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves, torn into pieces to match the parsley leaves
  • Lemon wedges and flatbread or sourdough toast, for serving
  • 2 pounds lemons, preferably organic and unwaxed (about 6)
  • 3/4 cup everyday olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, preferably Diamond Crystal

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