Chicken Shawarma Meatballs Recipe

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     Greek and Mediterranean cuisine is one of my favorites because of the delicious flavors of the spices, herbs and healthy ingredients.  These meatballs are not only healthy but also delicious and satisfying, especially if you are keeping a low carbohydrate diet.  Pair this recipe with my Avocado Tzatziki sauce and use them to make Chicken Meatball Gyro Wraps.
Chicken Shawarma Meatballs



Ingredients:
1 pound ground chicken (or ground turkey)
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning mix (recipe below)
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4 tablespoons finely chopped red, yellow, or orange bell pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (optional for keto)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl combine all ingredients until blended.  Do not over mix or the meatballs with have a tough texture.
  4. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop up the mixture and roll into balls which are all the same size.*
  5. Place the balls on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Serve with Avocado Tzatziki sauce on pita pockets or flatbread. Garnish with tomato, lettuce and sliced red onion.


Greek Seasoning:

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp kosher salt

2 tsp dried basil

4 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

4 tsp onion powder

4 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion flakes

2 tsp dried dill

2 tsp ground pepper

2 tsp dried parsley

2 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg


Mix all spices together in a bowl until everything is easily distributed.  Store in a mason jar, or other air tight container.


Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 flatbread + 3 meatballs Calories: 429 Fat: 19 g Saturated fat: 3 g Carbohydrates: 38 g

Sugar: 4 g Sodium: 630 mg Fiber: 3 g Protein: 28 g Cholesterol: 91 mg


Avocado Tzatziki

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