Greek Meatball Pitas
Greek Meatball Pitas are a mouthwatering Mediterranean delight that brings together spiced meatballs, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki all wrapped in warm pita bread. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual dinners to festive gatherings. With every bite, you’ll experience an explosion of flavor that will leave your guests wanting more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 pita breads
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground lamb or beef, minced garlic, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare toppings by slicing the cucumber and dicing the tomatoes; toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once cooked, allow meatballs to cool slightly before assembling pitas. Stuff each pita with meatballs, cucumbers, tomatoes, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Greek Meatball Pitas!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (190g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Searing the meatballs in a skillet before baking can add extra flavor. For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Feel free to add toppings like feta cheese or olives for added Mediterranean flair.