Meatballs With Grilled Pitas and Mint Yogurt Sauce

Name: Meatballs With Grilled Pitas and Mint Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, lightly packed; 3 green onions, roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons dried mint; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons water; 1 lb lean ground beef; 4 6-inch whole wheat pitas; ½ cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh parsley leaves, lightly packed
3 green onions, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons dried mint
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
1 lb lean ground beef
4 6-inch whole wheat pitas
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
In a food processor, reduce in a smooth puree the parsley leaves, green onions, half of the mint, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
2
Pour the parsley puree in a large bowl.
3
Add egg, water and ground beef and stir.
4
With wet hands, using about 2 heaping tablespoon each, work the mixture of ground beef in the shape of small sausages.
5
On metal skewers or wood skewers soaked in water, thread the small beef sausages on the length.
6
Set the barbecue to medium heat.
7
Put beef skewers on a greased grill of the barbecue.
8
Close the cover of the barbecue and cook for about 12 minutes or until ground beef is not pink inside (flip the skewers at mid-cooking).
9
Meanwhile, cut pita breads in 4 and put on the grill of the barbecue.
10
Cook for about 4 minutes or until crispy (flip at mid-cooking).
11
In a small bowl, mix yogurt, remaining mint and chopped parsley until mixture is homogeneous.
12
Serve the skewers with pita breads and yogurt sauce.

400

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, lightly packed, 3 green onions, roughly chopped, 2 teaspoons dried mint, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Grilled Pitas and Mint Yogurt 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!