Harissa Meatballs & Stuffed Pita
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Savory Spiced Harissa Meatballs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients for 5 servings (15 meatballs, 3 per serving)
- Meatballs
- 1lb 90% lean ground lamb (OR you can use a leaner choice of ground meat to reduce calories)
- 1/2lb 95% lean ground beef (OR you can use the same ground meat)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Harissa paste/sauce
- spray avocado or olive oil
- Sauce
- 1 cup plain 2% (Greek) yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Harissa paste
- juice from 1 lemon
- Garnish
- fresh parsley or cilantro
Steps
- Set oven to 400F.
- In a bowl, thoroughly mix together the ingredients for the meatballs using your hands or a spatula. Form 15 – 16 small golfball sized (or smaller) meatballs.
- Set a skillet on high heat, once hot spray with oil, then add the meatballs. Sear the meatballs on the outside for 1 – 2 minutes. Note: if your skillet is too small to hold all the meatballs, sear them in batches and add them to a baking tray lined with parchment.
- Once the meatballs have been seared, place them in the oven to cook through for 8 to 10 minutes. Then set aside and garnish.
- While the meatballs are baking, mix together the ingredients for the sauce.
- Enjoy the meatballs with the dipping sauce, or make a loaded Harissa meatball pita! (see below)
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Calories
303
Protein
30g
Fat
26g
Carbs
6g
Sodium
Fiber
0g
Sugar
3g
Stuffed Harissa Meatball Pita
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Ingredients
Ingredients for 1 pita
- 1 whole wheat pita
- 1 serving (three) Harissa meatballs
- 1 serving (three) tablespoons Harissa sauce
- 2/3 cup fresh raw arugula
- 3 slices Roma tomato
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese or feta cheese
Steps
Spread Harissa sauce on the pita, add the remaining ingredients to the pita, then fold it closed.
Calories
434
Protein
37g
Fat
30g
Carbs
46g
Sodium
Fiber
4g
Sugar
6g