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Greek Meatballs and Tzatziki (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Greek Meatballs and Tzatziki (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 slices white bread, 1-inch thick
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk , to moisten
1/2 seedless cucumber
kosher salt
3 tbsp evoo
1 1/2 lb ground lamb or beef
freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
3 tbsp grated red onion
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
2 pinches cinnamon
3 cloves garlic, grated or pasted
1 large egg
zest and juice of 1 lemon
4 pocket-less pitas or flat breads, cut into wedges
1 1/2 cups greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh dill
1 tsp ground cumin

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a cooling rack over 2 baking sheets for roasting the meatballs and toasting the pita.
Soak the bread in the milk. Peel the cucumber and grate into a strainer. Salt it and let it drain for 20 minutes.
Pour the EVOO into a bowl, then add the meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Squeeze out the bread and crumble between your fingers as you add it to the meat. Add the mint, onions, oregano, cinnamon, 2 of the garlic cloves, egg and 1/2 of the lemon juice, and mix to combine.
Using a small ice cream scoop, form the meat mixture into about 24 balls and place on the baking sheet. Roast to golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the oven and place the broiler on high. Char the pita under the broiler, 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side.
Press the cucumber in the strainer to get out the excess water and add to a food processor. Then add the yogurt, dill, remaining 1 clove garlic, zest and remaining juice of the lemon. Season the sauce with cumin and salt and process until smooth.
Serve the meatballs with the sauce and pitas.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	631.77 Kcal (2645 kJ)
Calories from fat	371.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.26g	63%
Cholesterol	175.69mg	59%
Sodium	236.84mg	10%
Potassium	746.83mg	16%
Total Carbs	15.55g	5%
Sugars	5.51g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.58g	14%
Protein	42.51g	85%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	93.8mg	521%
Calcium	321.9mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	166.91 Kcal (699 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.9g	63%
Cholesterol	46.42mg	59%
Sodium	62.57mg	10%
Potassium	197.31mg	16%
Total Carbs	4.11g	5%
Sugars	1.45g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	14%
Protein	11.23g	85%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	24.8mg	521%
Calcium	85mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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