Lamb Meatball Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Lamb Meatball Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb ground lamb; 1/4 cup white onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 4 whole pita bread; 1 cup arugula; For yogurt sauce; 6 ounces Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb ground lamb
1/4 cup white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 whole pita bread
1 cup arugula
For yogurt sauce
6 ounces Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lemon, zest of

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Mix meatball ingredients into a bowl.
3
Form 2-inch diameter sized meatballs with your fingers (this recipe yields 12-15 golf ball-sized meatballs) Line up the meatballs on a baking sheet, and pop in the oven.
4
Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
5
While meatballs are baking, mix all of the ingredients for your yogurt sauce together in a small bowl. Place in refrigerator.
6
To make sandwiches, toast pita, and slice pita in half. Slather the inside of each pita with the yogurt sauce. Tuck arugula into each pita.
7
Slice meatballs in half and tuck halves into pitas and enjoy.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 lb ground lamb, 1/4 cup white onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb Meatball 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 Meatball Sandwiches

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