Meatball Pita Pockets Recipes

CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALL POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place marinara sauce in a medium bowl and add meatballs halves; toss to coat in the sauce.
• Remove crescent dough sheet from the can and place on a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a well defined rectangle and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
• Place 6 meatball halves cut-side down onto one of the rectangles, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spoon a bit of the sauce over the meatballs and top with 3 tablespoons Italian cheese. Repeat with another rectangle.
• Brush the border of each rectangle with beaten egg. Cover fillings with remaining rectangles, pinching edges with your fingers and straightening them as you go. Crimp the edges with a fork. Transfer both pockets to the baking sheet using a spatula. Brush with some beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with remaining marinara sauce for dipping.

MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALL PITA

Steps:

• 1. Combine the yogurt, lemon juice and chopped mint in a small bowl: set aside.
• 2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over med heat. Add meatball and cook , coverd , turning frequently, until heated through ( if using fresh ground turkey make sure its cooked and no pink is left about 10-15 minute) which will add to the cooking time.
• 3. Cut a pocket in the pita. Fill each pocket with 3 meatballs, about 2 tablespoon of the tomato, about 2 tablespoon of the cucumber, and about 2 tablespoon of the yogurt mixture, and mint leaves (if using) Serve at once.