MEATBALL PITA

Preparation time: 15 mins        Cooking time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS:    Serves 2

1/4  cup raisins
225g  lean beef sirloin, ground
300g  onion, diced
1  egg white
1  tsp  cinnamon, ground
2  pita bread pockets, warmed
1  cup  fresh parsley, chopped
2  tbsp  non-fat, plain yogurt
For the courgette salad:
3  cups courgette, thinly sliced
2  tbsp reduced-fat vinaigrette dressing
Lettuce leaves, to serve
1  small spring onion, sliced (optional)

Method:
  • Mix raisins, beef, 200g onion, egg white and cinnamon together. Roll mixture into lime-size meatballs and place on a foil-lined tray. Grill for 5 minutes in a preheated oven, turn over and grill for another 3-4 minutes.
  • To make salad, simmer courgette in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain. Toss with dressing. Place lettuce leaves on two plates and spoon courgette on top, then sprinkle spring onion over.
  • To serve, place meatballs in the pita pockets, add parsley, remaining onion and yogurt. Serve with courgette salad.

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