Meaty Pitas

Name: Meaty Pitas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (150 mL) Canadian sour cream; 4 tsp (20 mL) lemon juice; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1/2 cup (125 mL) Canadian buttermilk; 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh dill or cilantro; 1/2 cup (125 mL) seasoned dry breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 1 tsp (5 mL) mild curry powder; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded carrot; 1 lb (454 g) lean Canadian ground beef, veal or pork; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) thinly sliced red cabbage; 6 to 8 pita breads; 1/3 cup (75 mL) Canadian 2% milk; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded zucchini; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) thinly sliced cucumber; 1 cup (250 ml) thinly sliced red onion (optional)

Packed with veggies, these spiced meatballs tucked in pita bread and topped with a fresh and tangy herbed buttermilk sauce are perfect for any occasion.

Prep 25 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 30

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Instructions

Step 1

Buttermilk Herb Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, herbs and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Step 3

In a large bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and milk. Stir in egg, garlic, curry powder, thyme, salt and cayenne to combine. Stir in carrot and zucchini. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add meat and blend well using your hands until mixture is evenly combined (mixture will be soft).

Step 4

Using a heaping tablespoon at a time, roll into meatballs and place on prepared sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and no longer pink inside and thermometer inserted in centre reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 5

Divide cucumber, cabbage and red onion (if using) among pita breads and top with meatballs. Drizzle generously with Buttermilk Herb Sauce to serve.

Quick Tip

Parental supervision is required to make this recipe!

Nutritional info per serving:

Calories	350
Protein	23 g
Carbohydrates	30 g
Fat	14 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	810 mg
Sugars	5 g
Saturated Fat	6 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	80 mg

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Meaty Pitas

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Butter Milk Herb Sauce

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