Greek Lamb Bites

These Greek Lamb Bites are the kind of appetizer that feels a little elevated without being complicated. Each bite is a soft pita round topped with a juicy lamb meatball and a cool, creamy dollop of tzatziki.

They’re perfect for parties or casual dinners when you want something handheld but still packed with flavor. The combination of warm spices, tender lamb, and fresh sauce makes every bite balanced and satisfying.

Helpful Tips

• Don’t overmix the lamb, it can make the meatballs dense instead of tender.
• Warm the pita rounds slightly before assembling so they stay soft and flexible.
• Make the tzatziki ahead of time so the flavors have a chance to develop.

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Greek Lamb Bites

These Greek Lamb Bites are the kind of appetizer that feels a little elevated without being complicated.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 33 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 pound ground lamb
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons onion grated
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and pepper
• 12 mini pita or flatbread rounds
• additional fresh herbs for garnish

For the tzatziki

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
• salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400°F(200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the lamb, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
• Form the mixture into 12 lightly-packed meatballs.
• Spread the meatballs out on the baking sheet and bake for 18 minutes.
• Mix all of the tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.
• Warm the pita rounds on a tray in the oven or in the microwave, until soft and warm.
• To serve, place a meatball on each pita. Spoon on some tzatziki, and garnish with herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 428mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg

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