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Moroccan Lamb Meatball Pitas

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Moroccan Lamb Meatball Pitas

Tender Moroccan-spiced lamb meatballs tucked into warm pita pockets with refreshing cucumber-tomato salad and tangy yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 whole wheat pitas
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    2. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and form into 16 small meatballs, about 2 tbsp each.

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