Moroccan Meatball Pita Sandwiches | Meatball Recipe! #shorts #pita #meatballs

Moroccan meatballs, traditionally called kefta, are made with lean ground beef and boldly seasoned with Ras el Hanout, then pan-seared until juicy. I like to serve this meatball recipe with a zesty fresh carrot salad. I include that recipe as well, along with more ways to enjoy these bite-sized wonders. #meatballrecipe #meatballs #pita #pitasandwich #mediterraneanfood #mediterraneandiet

This recipe is the next Mediterranean Diet recipe in my 30 Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan.

If you want to follow the Mediterranean Diet, grab my other Mediterranean Diet recipes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNLLLtGyGf0C5vz59xDkJlkDfT4yP3nSS&si=8NEYIumVs_NtoweJ

For Morrocan Kefta Meatballs
▢1 slice white bread, toasted
▢Water or milk, for soaking
▢1 1/4 lb lean ground beef or lamb, or a mixture of both
▢1 small red onion, grated
▢2 garlic cloves, minced
▢Small handful fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped
▢3 tsp Ras El Hanout
▢1/2 tsp ground ginger
▢1/2 tsp cayenne, more if you enjoy spicy
▢Salt
▢Pepper
▢Extra virgin olive oil

For the Carrot Salad
▢4 carrots, peeled
▢3 tbsp orange juice (about 1/2 orange)
▢Handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
▢Salt
▢Black pepper
▢Extra virgin olive oil

For Serving (optional)
▢Cherry tomatoes, halved
▢Thinly sliced shallots or red onion
▢Handful of parsley sprigs
▢Marinated olives or feta
▢Tztaziki Sauce, Tahini Sauce, or plain Greek yogurt
▢Pita pockets, flatbread, or rice