Grilled Mediterranean Kebabs on Pita Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs ground lamb ( may use up to 50% ground beef chuck)
2 large eggs
1 large white onion, grated
5 -6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
1/2 lemon , juice of (without seeds)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano (may use 1/3 amount dried)
1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, minced (may use 1/3 amount dried)
1 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced (may use 1/3 amount dried)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
9 -12 metal skewers or 9 -12 bamboo skewers
9 -10 large warmed pita bread
prepared tzatziki , sauce ( buy this or you may use tzatziki) (optional)
crumbled feta cheese (optional)
chopped fresh italian parsley ( use heavily for the best effect) (optional)
chopped ripe tomato (optional)
minced white onion (optional)
za'atar spice mix ( buy this or may use za'atar) (optional)
cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:

If using bamboo skewers, soak them submerged in warm water for 30 minutes to one hour before using.
Combine ingredients for kebabs in a mixing bowl and stir thoroughly or use hands to mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Prepare grill.
Oil your hands and make meatballs (koftas) or, if you prefer, torpedo shapes about 6-inches long and place these on prepared skewers (about 3 koftas per skewer) and set them onto waxed paper while finishing the others.
When all skewers are prepared, grill them over moderately hot coals (may also use broiler or oven, but will lose the char-grilled flavor), until cooked through, turning once.
Prepare sandwich by warming pita or lavash and placing three (4 if necessary) koftas on the bread or one torpedo, plus some of the tzatziki.
Sprinkle heavily with the parsley, add some feta cheese, some chopped tomato, a light sprinkling of minced onion, a few pinches of za'atar and cayenne (if you like it spicy, but the za'atar gives a nice flavor!) (Or you may use whatever toppings you prefer).
Roll up the bread without tearing it, wrap gently with foil or plastic wrap, and serve (I like to serve this with Greek Salad Greek Salad, and some fresh fruit, but lots of Greek and/or Middle Eastern recipes would go great with this!).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	773.67 Kcal (3239 kJ)
Calories from fat	336.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.35g	57%
Cholesterol	173.72mg	58%
Sodium	1188.71mg	50%
Potassium	565.45mg	12%
Total Carbs	69.4g	23%
Sugars	2.62g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.72g	15%
Protein	36.76g	74%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	18%
Iron	7.3mg	40%
Calcium	166.9mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	243.5 Kcal (1019 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.76g	57%
Cholesterol	54.67mg	58%
Sodium	374.13mg	50%
Potassium	177.97mg	12%
Total Carbs	21.84g	23%
Sugars	0.82g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	15%
Protein	11.57g	74%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	18%
Iron	2.3mg	40%
Calcium	52.5mg	17%

* 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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