MIDDLE EASTERN KIBBEH PITAS

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For World Tour II--Middle East I thought these pita sandwiches sounded interesting. Recipe source: Sticks & Skewers

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 onions, quartered
3 ounces parsley, stems removed
2 1/2 cups ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon saffron
sea salt or kosher salt
pepper
pita bread
red onion, sliced
green salad greens
hummus
plain yogurt
1 teaspoon dried mint (optional)

Steps:

  • In a food processor, chop onions, pulsing until grated. Add parsley and chop again, using on/off turns.
  • Add ground lamb (ground beef can be substituted) along with cinnamon, saffron, salt and pepper. Pulse until combined and mixture is a smooth paste.
  • Using metal skewers, taking a ball of approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture, place on skewer, press it along the skewer to make an oval of approximately 4-inches long. (It is easiest if you use a grilling rack in case mixture falls off). Repeat with remaining meat mixture.
  • Preheat grill or broiler.
  • Grill skewers for 2 minutes on each side or until crisp on the outside.
  • To serve: on a large serving platter, place warmed pita breads, onion slices, salad greens, hummus and yogurt mixed with mint (if using) and meat. Fill pitas with choice of accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.8, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 13.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.2

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