Description
Greek Meatball Pitas are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender meatballs with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki, all wrapped in warm, fluffy pitas. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a gathering with friends. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, you’ll create a delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb or beef with parsley, onion, and garlic. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- While baking, prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl; season to taste.
- Warm pita bread in the oven or microwave. Stuff each pita with meatballs, tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatball pitas (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg