Lamb And Eggplant Meatball Pita Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Lamb And Eggplant Meatball Pita Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 pounds ground lean lamb or beef; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped eggplant (about 4 oz.); 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup minced parsley; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups purchased marinara sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire; 6 pocket breads (5 in. wide), cut in half; Bell pepper rings (optional)

Servings: persons

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 pounds ground lean lamb or beef
1 1/2 cups finely chopped eggplant (about 4 oz.)
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup minced parsley
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups purchased marinara sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
6 pocket breads (5 in. wide), cut in half
Bell pepper rings (optional)

1
In a large bowl, mix the egg, lamb, eggplant, onion, parsley, pine nuts, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart in an oiled 12- by 17-inch baking pan.
2
Bake meatballs in a 425u00b0 oven until they are well browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
3
Spoon out and discard any fat from pan. Stir in the marinara sauce and Worcestershire, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan and turning meatballs to coat. Bake until sauce is steaming, 3 to 5 minutes longer.
4
Spoon meatballs into a bowl and scrape sauce over them. Spoon meatballs and sauce into pocket breads and tuck in bell pepper rings if desired.

636

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 1 1/2 pounds ground lean lamb or beef, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped eggplant (about 4 oz.), 1/3 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Lamb And Eggplant Meatball Pita Sandwiches 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.

Lamb And Eggplant Meatball Pita Sandwiches

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions