Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Meatball Pitas, where juicy meatballs meet warm pita bread, creamy tzatziki, and fresh veggies. This dish not only transports you to sun-soaked shores but also creates unforgettable family memories. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these pitas are customizable and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 pita breads (soft pocket-style)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup lettuce leaves
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 16-20 small meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- While baking, prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl.
- Warm pita breads in the oven or on a skillet until soft.
- Slice each pita open and fill with lettuce leaves, several meatballs, tzatziki sauce, and diced tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 filled pitas (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg