Meatball Pita

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 165 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef, extra lean
1/3 cup yogurt, plain nonfat
1/3 cup shallots finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley leaves fresh, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 ounces tomato puree
1 1/2 cups mushrooms sliced
2/3 cup yogurt, plain nonfat
2 teaspoons horseradish prepared
1 cup lettuce shredded
1 cup tomato chopped
4 each pita bread, whole wheat 6 inches in diameter, halved

Directions

Spray 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix ground beef, 1/3 cup yogurt, the shallots, parsley, salt and pepper.

Shape into 24 meatballs, each about 1-1/2 inches.

Cook meatballs in skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes or until light brown on all sides.

Stir in tomato puree and mushrooms; turn meatballs to coat with sauce.

Cook about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until meatballs are no longer pink in center.

Remove meatballs from skillet.

Cool sauce 5 minutes; stir in 2/3 cup yogurt and the horseradish.

Divide meatballs, lettuce, tomatoes and sauce among pita breads.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 213g
Amount per Serving
Calories 165 30% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g8%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g13%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 167mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 8.0g3%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g7%
 Sugars 5.0g
Protein 21.0g42%
Vitamin A 14%  Vitamin C 21%
Calcium 6%  Iron 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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