Greek Meatball Stuffed Pitas With Simple Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Meatball Stuffed Pitas With Simple Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated seedless, English cucumber; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pinch black pepper; 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1/3 cup milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey; 4 whole wheat pita breads; 2 large tomatoes, sliced; 2 cups fresh spinach, arugula or a combination

Servings: persons

1/2 cup grated seedless, English cucumber
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch black pepper
1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
4 whole wheat pita breads
2 large tomatoes, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach, arugula or a combination

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["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.", "Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease the foil with cooking spray.
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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 1/2-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 15 minutes until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center.", "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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup grated seedless, English cucumber, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic, finely minced, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Greek Meatball Stuffed Pitas With Simple Tzatziki Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Meatball Stuffed Pitas With Simple Tzatziki Sauce

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