Harissa Meatballs & Stuffed Pita
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SAVORY SPICED HARISSA MEATBALLS
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
Step 1
Set oven to 400F.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Once the meatballs have been seared, place them in the oven to cook through for 8 to 10 minutes. Then set aside and garnish.
Step 5
While the meatballs are baking, mix together the ingredients for the sauce.
Step 6
Enjoy the meatballs with the dipping sauce, or make a loaded Harissa meatball pita! (see below)
Stuffed Harissa Meatball Pita
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
Step 1
Spread Harissa sauce on the pita, add the remaining ingredients to the pita, then fold it closed.
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