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Pita stuffed with meatballs, tomato, cucumber, onion, tzatziki, and crispy pita bits.
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Za'atar Beyond Beef Meatball Pitas

These Za'atar Beyond Beef Meatball Pitas are filled with flavorful meatballs seasoned with onion, garlic, parsley, za'atar, and hot pepper paste. Served with fresh vegetables, crispy pita crunchies, and a mint garlic yogurt sauce, they're an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in about 35 minutes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 394kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Ingredients

Meatballs

Mint Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • salt and pepper to taste

Pita Crunchies

To Serve

  • 2 pitas halved
  • salad greens
  • grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 Persian cucumber sliced
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the Beyond Beef, grated onion, garlic, hot pepper paste, panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, parsley, and za'atar. Mix until combined.
  • Shape into 12-16 meatballs. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and lightly coat each meatball.
  • Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  • To make the yogurt sauce, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried mint, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
  • For the pita crunchies, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry the pita pieces until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with za'atar.
  • Warm the pitas if desired. (TIP: Heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if they’re hard to open.) Spread yogurt sauce inside each pita. Add greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  • Add the meatballs, drizzle with more yogurt sauce, and top with pita crunchies.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I use a Lebanese-style za'atar blend for this recipe.
  • Ground beef can be substituted for Beyond Beef.
  • The pita crunchies add texture but can be omitted if desired.
  • Store leftover meatballs in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in a skillet or air fryer for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 8mg