Lunch / Dinner
Falafel Meatball Wrap with Tzatziki
These updated Middle Eastern meatballs are skewered for looks and presented as wraps. The meat is spiked with chickpeas, the main ingredient in falafel. Aside from the flavor they provide, the chickpeas also act as a binder, helping the meatballs hold their shape. Tzatziki [dzah-DZEE-kee] is a yogurt-based Greek condiment that tastes great with the beef.
For busy weeknight cooks, ground beef is often the most convenient option available. So the next time you’re at a loss for how to handle the ubiquitous “pound of ground” staring at you in the fridge, remember this recipe. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how good ground beef can taste.
Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS, PURÉE:
FOR THE TZATZIKI, PULSE:
FOR THE WRAPS, ARRANGE:
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°.
For the meatballs, purée chickpeas, parsley, egg, 1 Tbsp. oil, oregano, garlic, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper in a food processor; transfer to a bowl. Add ground chuck, onion, and bread crumbs, then mix to combine. Divide mixture into 12 portions and shape into golf ball-sized meatballs. Thread meatballs onto skewers and brown in a nonstick ovenproof skillet with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over mediumhigh heat. Transfer skillet to oven and finish cooking, 10 minutes.
For the tzatziki, pulse yogurt, cucumber, feta, zest, lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a food processor until cucumber is coarsely chopped.
For the wraps, arrange 3 meatballs in each lettuce leaf, drizzle each with tzatziki, and garnish with tomatoes.
Purée chickpeas, parsley, egg, oil, and seasonings. This mixture adds flavor and texture.
Combine the purée with the ground beef, onion, and fresh bread crumbs to help bind the meatballs.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 411
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 33%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 128mg 42%
Sodium 932mg 38%
Carbs 21g 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 33g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.