Kofte Meatball-Stuffed Pita Pockets Recipe

Name: Kofte Meatball-Stuffed Pita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 lb lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons chicken broth or 3 tablespoons water; ⅓ cup green onion, thinly sliced; 4 pita pocket bread (6- to 7-inch); 12-1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (, approximately)

Servings: persons

1 large egg
1 lb lean ground beef
3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chicken broth or 3 tablespoons water
⅓ cup green onion, thinly sliced
4 pita pocket bread (6- to 7-inch)
12-1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (, approximately)

1
In a large bowl, beat egg with a fork to blend.
2
Add beef, bread crumbs, pine nuts, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, broth and green onions.
3
Mix well with your hands.
4
Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
5
Set slightly apart in a 10- by 15-inch baking pan.
6
Bake in a 450F oven until no longer pink in center--cut to test (about 12 minutes).
7
While meatballs are baking, cut pocket breads in half crosswise.
8
Wrap in foil and add to oven to warm during lst 5 minutes.
9
Fill warm pocket bread halves with hot meatballs.
10
Drizzle with yogurt and top with shredded lettuce.

657

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, 1 lb lean ground beef, 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Kofte Meatball-Stuffed Pita Pockets 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kofte Meatball-Stuffed Pita Pockets

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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