Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Falafel Meatball Wrap with Tzatziki

For the meatballs:
2/3 c. canned chickpeas, rinsed
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg
1 T. olive oil
1 T. dried oregano
2 t. garlic, minced
1 t. kosher salt
1 t. ground black pepper
1 lb. hamburger
1/2 c. onion, minced
1/4 c. fresh bread crumbs

For the wraps:
lettuce leaves
1 c. tomatoes, diced
store bought tzatziki

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400.
Puree chickpeas, parsley, egg, 1 T. oil, garlic, and seasonings in a food processor. Combine hamburger, onion, and breadcrumbs. Divide mixture into 12 portions and shape into golf ball sized meatballs.
Brown meatballs in a nonstick ovenproof skillet with 1 T. oil.
Finish in oven for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Prepare lettuce and tomatoes for the wraps. To assemble place 3 meatballs in a lettuce leaf, drizzle with tzatziki and garnish with tomatoes.

Makes 4 servings. Total time 30 minutes.

Verdict:
These were good. I like the turkey meatballs that I make better. I definitely think that these need tzatziki to go with them.

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