Greek Appetizer Meatballs with Goat Cheese Tzatziki Dip Recipe
Mediterranean food lovers always go for these mini meatballs.
Make an extra batch, as they freeze well, and can be thawed for future use.
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground chuck or sirloin
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/4 cup seasoned breacrumbs
- 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
- 3 tbs. chopped scallions, white and some green parts
- 1 tsp. Greek seasoning (store-bought)
- salt to taste
- olive oil
- Goat Cheese Tzatziki:
- 6 oz. Greek yogurt, like Oikos
- 1 oz. goat cheese (chevre), room temp
- 1/2 cup peeled, seeded, chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove pressed garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: mini pitas, or pita slices
Directions
- Combine the tzatziki ingredients well and refrigerate several hours.
- Mix ground beef with other ingredients, roll into 1 1/2 balls. Refrigerate an hour.
- Heat oil in a skillet, saute meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Remove to paper towel-lined platter.
- Serve warm or place in chafing dish, with sauce on the side.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 104g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 179 | |
| Calories from Fat 120 | 67% |
| Total Fat 13.36g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 5.49g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium 225mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 2.23g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.39g | 1% |
| Protein 11.98g | 19% |
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July 9, 2012
love tzatziki with lamb excited to try this with goat cheeseI've cooked/tasted this recipe!
