Grilled Lamb Pita Pockets
Homemade grilled lamb meatballs topped with tzatziki, cucumbers, tomatoes, and Greek pesto, served in pita pockets
Ingredients
Lamb Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 shallot finely minced
- 1 tablespoon dill finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Tzatziki:
- 1 cucumber seeds scooped out and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 1 tablespoon dill finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped
- the zest and juice of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Greek Pesto:
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 cup mint
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
Other:
- finely chopped cucumber
- diced tomatoes
- feta cheese crumbled
- pita rounds
Notes
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