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Greek lamb bites

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
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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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