Best Mediterranean Meatball Pita Recipes

Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Sandwiches (Pita or Wrap) image

Provided by BecR2400

Time 30m

Yield 6 Pita or Wrap Sandwiches, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 lbs fresh lean ground turkey (1 package)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper (be aware that most lemon pepper blends are salty, so add any additional salt sparingly)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 (6 inch) pita breads, cut in half crosswise (or flour tortillas)
6 lettuce leaves, torn into pieces
1 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

Combine turkey meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape into 18 (1 1/4") balls.
Using skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, cook meatballs 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center; stir occasionally.
Combine sauce ingredients.
Place 3 meatballs in each pita half. Add lettuce and tomato. Top with sauce.
Alternatively, place filling in a flour tortilla, and fold burrito style for a wrap!
Serves 6.

Mediterranean Meatball Pita image

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c plain fat-free greek -style yogurt
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp freshly chopped mint
1 pkg fully cooked or fresh made turkey meatball
4 (6-inch) multi grain pita
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced

Steps:

1. Combine the yogurt, lemon juice and chopped mint in a small bowl: set aside.
2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over med heat. Add meatball and cook , coverd , turning frequently, until heated through ( if using fresh ground turkey make sure its cooked and no pink is left about 10-15 minute) which will add to the cooking time.
3. Cut a pocket in the pita. Fill each pocket with 3 meatballs, about 2 tablespoon of the tomato, about 2 tablespoon of the cucumber, and about 2 tablespoon of the yogurt mixture, and mint leaves (if using) Serve at once.