Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greece with these Greek Meatball Pitas, featuring tender lamb meatballs wrapped in warm pita bread and complemented by a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gatherings, ready in just 30 minutes. The combination of aromatic spices and fresh herbs creates a mouthwatering experience that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or a mix of lamb and beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 pita breads
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, finely chopped red onion, parsley, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Add breadcrumbs and egg to the mixture; mix lightly and roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In another bowl, prepare the cucumber yogurt sauce by combining Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Warm pita breads as per package instructions.
- Assemble by filling each pita with cucumber yogurt sauce and meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg