Description
Greek Meatball Pitas With Cucumber Yogurt Sauce are a delightful way to experience the bold flavors of Greece in a convenient meal. This recipe features tender lamb meatballs infused with aromatic herbs and spices, perfectly nestled in warm pita bread. The cool, creamy cucumber yogurt sauce adds a refreshing touch that balances the savory meatballs. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these pitas can be customized with your favorite toppings for an interactive dining experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb (or mix of lamb and beef)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 pita breads
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Add breadcrumbs and beaten egg; combine without overmixing.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook meatballs until browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes).
- For the cucumber yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Warm pita bread as per package instructions.
- Assemble pitas by adding cucumber sauce and meatballs; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with sauce in one pita (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg