Eat-Your-Veggies Mediterranean Meatballs
Nutrition Notes
Balanced *
This recipe is appropriate for a balanced diet. It includes lean protein, vegetables, and whole grai...
For Back Pain *
This recipe is appropriate for someone with back pain as it includes lean protein from turkey and pl...
Gluten Free *
This recipe is not entirely gluten-free due to the breadcrumbs in the meatballs and the pitas. Consi...
Mediterranean *
This recipe aligns well with the Mediterranean diet, featuring lean protein, plenty of vegetables, a...
For Urinary Tract Infection Uti *
This recipe includes lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains, which are beneficial for UTIs. Howe...
For Chest Pain *
This Mediterranean meatball recipe is rich in lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains, which can ...
For Pregnant *
This recipe is appropriate for pregnant individuals as it includes lean protein, vegetables, and who...
For High Blood Pressure Hypertension Htn *
This recipe is appropriate for individuals with high blood pressure as it includes lean protein, veg...
For Diabetes Mellitus Dm *
This recipe is generally appropriate for Diabetes mellitus. It includes lean protein, high fiber ing...
Sesame Free *
This recipe is appropriate for a sesame-free diet as it does not contain any sesame ingredients. It ...
Flexitarian *
This recipe is suitable for a Flexitarian diet as it includes a good balance of plant-based ingredie...
For Hypertension Essential *
This recipe is a good option for hypertensive individuals as it includes lean ground turkey, vegetab...
Low Fat *
Recipe is mostly appropriate for low-fat diet but use leaner turkey (93% lean) and low-fat Greek yog...
For Esophageal Reflux Gerd *
Recipe is generally good for GERD but garlic, onion, and full-fat dairy may trigger symptoms. Opt fo...
* Gluten is an early-stage product and can make mistakes. Verify its outputs.
Ingredients
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 pound ground turkey (80 percent lean)
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups frozen spinach (from a 10-ounce package)
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill fronds, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- Juice of half a lemon
- Nonstick cooking spray, for coating the baking sheet
- 3 pitas with pockets, cut in half and warmed
Preparation
- 1
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray. - 2
Step 2
Put the spinach in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave according to the package instructions until cooked. Let cool slightly. - 3
Step 3
Add the turkey, breadcrumbs, cumin, garlic, carrot, egg, 1 tablespoon of the dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined. Scoop mounds of the meat mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet. With damp hands, roll the mounds into balls and space them evenly apart on the baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. - 4
Step 4
Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice and remaining dill in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. - 5
Step 5
Serve 3 meatballs in each pita half. Pack in shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce. Bon appetit!
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