BAKED KOFTA PITA SANDWICH, TURKISH STYLE (TUTORIAL)
In this easy baked kofta pita sandwich we have, flavor-packed ground lamb (or beef, if you prefer) patties, loaded on top of Greek pita with hummus spread, fresh veggies, and olives. A great weeknight option, or a make-your-own-sandwich bar for your next party! Step-by-step tutorial included.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lamb, egg, bread crumbs, and garlic with the salt and the spices. With clean hands, kneed together until all is well-combined.
- Form the lamb mixture into small balls. Push lightly to flatten the meatballs into patties and arrange them about 1 inch apart on a large baking sheet. Do not crowd the kofta patties, use two baking sheets if necessary.
- Bake in the 425 degrees F heated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the kofta patties are well-browned and the center is fully done.
- While the kofta is baking, mix together a small equal amount of the spices (sumac, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika). Set aside for now. Prepare the Greek pita bread, Sabra hummus spreads, and the rest of the fixings. You can set everything up for a make-your-own-sandwich bar, if you like.
- When the kofta patties are fully baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle the spice mixture on top.
- To make the pita sandwiches, spread a generous amount of the sea salt & cracked pepper Sabra hummus spread (or the garlic herb Sabra hummus spread) on the Greek pita, then top with the baby arugula and parsley.
- From here, add as many baked kofta patties as you like (usually 3-4 per pita is a good amount), and your choice of fixings; tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and jalapeno peppers. Finish off with another squeeze of the Sabra hummus spread!
- Serve the baked kofta pita sandwiches in folded wraps or open-faced. Enjoy!
MEDITERRANEAN BAKED TURKEY MEATBALLS
Mediterranean Baked Turkey Meatballs are turkey meatballs mixed with the warm, rich spices of cumin, cinnamon, allspice and cayenne pepper. These meatballs are lean and baked to create a healthy meal option. Pair these with fresh Mediterranean ingredients to create a rice bowl for dinner!
Provided by Julia
Categories Dinner, Meatball, Turkey
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, shallots, parsley, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and olive oil.
- Add the ground turkey and use your hands to gently mix everything together. Don't over-mix the turkey mixture. Form the turkey mixture into 1-inch turkey meatballs and put on the cookie sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until the meatballs reach an interal temperature of 165ºF.
- Place cooked brown rice {or grain of you choice} in a bowl. Top with diced cucumber, tabbouleh, hummus, feta cheese, chickpeas and the turkey meatballs.
MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY MEATBALL SANDWICHES (PITA OR WRAP)
The light and bright flavors in this Mediterranean Meatball Sandwich really elevates ground turkey to a higher level. Very nutritious and low in fat, and QUICK--- only 30 minutes start to finish! Makes a tasty and nutritious lunch or light dinner! From The Turkey Store meats.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 Pita or Wrap Sandwiches, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
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 SANDWICHES
I grow onions, garlic and herbs, so that's what I use in these saucy sandwiches. Make patties or form the ground beef into meatballs instead. -Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 4x2-in. oblong patties., Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on pitas with tzatziki sauce and toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
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