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Meatball Pitas with Buttermilk Herb Sauce

Packed with veggies, these spiced meatballs tucked in pita bread and topped with a fresh and tangy herbed buttermilk sauce are perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

40 min

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk or fork
  • parchment paper or foil
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

Buttermilk Herb Sauce:

  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) Canadian sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Canadian buttermilk
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh dill or cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

Meatball Pita:

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) seasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) local 2% milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) mild curry powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded zucchini
  • 1 lb (454 g) lean Canadian ground beef, veal or pork
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1 cup (250 ml) thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 6 to 8 pita breads

Directions

  1. Buttermilk Herb Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, herbs and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and milk. Stir in egg, garlic, curry powder, thyme, salt and cayenne to combine. Stir in carrot and zucchini. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add meat and blend well using your hands until mixture is evenly combined (mixture will be soft).
  4. Using a heaping tablespoon at a time, roll into meatballs and place on prepared sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and no longer pink inside and thermometer inserted in centre reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Divide cucumber, cabbage and red onion (if using) among pita breads and top with meatballs. Drizzle generously with Buttermilk Herb Sauce to serve.

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Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10-15 mins

Total Time

45 mins

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