Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Sandwiches (Pita or Wrap)

BecR's Note:

The light and bright flavors in this Mediterranean Meatball Sandwich really elevates ground turkey to a higher level. Very nutritious and low in fat, and QUICK--- only 30 minutes start to finish! Makes a tasty and nutritious lunch or light dinner! From The Turkey Store meats.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0 Pita or ...

Meatballs

• 1 ¼ lbs fresh lean ground turkey (1 package)
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried mint
• ½ teaspoon parsley
• ½ teaspoon lemon pepper (be aware that most lemon pepper blends are salty, so add any additional salt sparingly)
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Sauce

• ½ cup nonfat sour cream
• ½ medium cucumber , peeled and finely chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄8; teaspoon black pepper
• 3 (6 inch) pita breads , cut in half crosswise (or flour tortillas)
• 6 lettuce leaves , torn into pieces
• 1 medium tomato , chopped

Directions:

1. Combine turkey meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape into 18 (1 1/4") balls.
2. Using skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, cook meatballs 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center; stir occasionally.
3. Combine sauce ingredients.
4. Place 3 meatballs in each pita half. Add lettuce and tomato. Top with sauce.
5. Alternatively, place filling in a flour tortilla, and fold burrito style for a wrap!
6. Serves 6.

Reviews

[SarasotaCook]

Excellent! I made 1/2 recipe, for just me and too much in my freezer so I just wanted to try. I still have some for lunch too. I used fresh parsley, a bit more garlic ... just because I love garlic and reg sour cream. Oh, I had 1/4 red onion in the fridge so I thin sliced and added in, but that certainly didn't change the taste of the meatballs and sauce. I was happy. No changes. As is would be fine. I highly doubt my fresh parsley and more garlic changed much. It is a great recipe! I will definitely make again. This would be a fun party night making different meatball sandwiches. Could be fun! Thank You!

[TexasKelly]

I can't beleive I forgot to review this! We had this for dinner 2 Fridays ago, and it was WONDERFUL. I did have to ad lib a bit on some of the spices, I did not have driend mint or lemon pepper. I made the addition of coriander, a tiny tad bit of turmeric & cardamom. We also did add salt. I would think that if you did not have sour cream you could also use yogurt in the sauce, so this recipe seems really versatile. We really enjoyed it and I can't wait to have it again. Thanks so much for posting.

[Derf]

This made an excellant pita sandwich!! I did add a bit of salt to the turkey mix and used all fresh herbs from the garden. We loved the hint of mint!! I used no fat sour cream and added a quarter of a red pepper, chopped, to the sauce. Very easy and quick supper, thanks for posting. We will enjoy them again!!