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Greek Meatball Stuffed Pitas with Easy Tzatziki Sauce
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.