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DELICIOUS MEATBALL PITA SANDWICH
Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS: 1 beaten egg 1/4 cup skim milk 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup snipped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound lean ground beef or lamb Nonstick spray coating 2 large pita bread rounds, halved 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt DIRECTIONS:
In a medium mixing bowl combine egg, milk, bread crumbs, parsley, onion, 3 teaspoons of the sesame seeds, the garlic, mint, and salt. Add ground beef or lamb; mix well. Shape mixture into 24 meatballs. Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Cover skillet and cook meatballs over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes or till meat is no longer pink. With a slotted spoon remove meatballs from skillet and drain on paper towels. To serve, place meatballs in pita bread halves. Add lettuce and tomato. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds. Serve with yogurt. If desired, serve sandwiches on additional shredded lettuce. Serves 4.

TIME:
Preparation Time: 20 min. Cooking Time: 10 min. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: 26g protein
27g carbohydrate
12g fat
131mg cholesterol
273mg sodium
433mg potassium
Low Fat

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Last updated by Bigben on 09/13/98