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ShareSpicy Meatballs in Pita
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 6 - 7 inches pita breads, cut in half
- 4 - 8 Boston lettuce leaves
- Tomato wedges, optional
Directions
1. To make sauce, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a cup. Set aside.
2. To make meatballs, combine ground beef, fresh oregano, salt, garlic, and ground red pepper in a medium bowl just until combined. Form 1-1/2-inch meatballs (about 16) and place on sheet of wax paper.
3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning until browned on all sides. Fold a paper towel into quarters and press onto bottom of pan with wooden spoon to soak up all fat; discard. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes more just until meatballs are cooked through.
4. Fill each pita with 2 meatballs, 1 tablespoon sauce, and lettuce. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings Per Recipe 4
- Calories(kcal)375,
- Protein(gm)22,
- Carbohydrate(gm)36,
- Fat, total(gm)15,
- Cholesterol(mg)53,
- Saturated fat(gm)6,
- Dietary Fiber, total(gm)1,
- Sodium(mg)968,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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