Greek Meatball Stuffed Pitas with Easy Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Meatball Stuffed Pitas with Easy Tzatziki Sauce
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Ingredients
TZATZIKI SAUCE:
- ½ cup grated seedless English cucumber
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 to 2 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
MEATBALLS:
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
PITAS + TOPPINGS:
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 2 large tomatoes sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach arugula or a combination
Instructions
- For the tzatziki, place the grated cucumber in the center of a clean kitchen towel. Roll up the towel and squeeze out the excess water from the cucumber. Place the cucumber in a medium bowl. Add the yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This can be made several days in advance.
- For the meatballs, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease the foil with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and milk and let the mixture sit for a few minutes to let the crumbs soften. Add the parsley, egg, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the turkey and mix until well combined.
- Portion the meatballs into tablespoon-sized balls and place ½-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center.
- To serve, slice the pita breads in half. Dollop a spoonful of tzatziki sauce on the bottom of each pita. Add a layer of tomatoes and greens. Stuff meatballs inside and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
1221mg
(51%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1221mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
78 reviews
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