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Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Pomegranate and Pistachio Chicken Meatball Pitas

Enjoy the Mediterranean-inspired flavors of Pomegranate Pistachio Chicken Meatballs! Ground chicken is mixed with pistachios, tarragon, and parmesan, then drizzled with a tangy pomegranate glaze. Serve with creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh tomatoes, onions, and herbs for a dish that’s perfectly balanced between sweet, salty, and sour. A delightful, wholesome meal that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.

Serves 4-6

  • 2 cups cucumber, diced (cold)
  • 2 cups tomatoes, diced (cold)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (hot)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (hot)
  • 1 tsp dried mint (hot)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh (cold)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (hot)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (hot)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (hot)
  1. Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion into a medium bowl.
  2. Add chopped fresh parsley, and dried mint to the salad.
  3. Add fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
  4. Next, drizzle the olive oil over the salad and give it a final toss.
  5. Taste again for salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately

Chicken Meatballs

  • 2 lbs., ground chicken
  • ½ cup pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp, tarragon, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp, grated parmesan
  • 3 tbsp, all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1½ tbsp, kosher salt
  • 1 tsp, fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 ½ tbsp, olive oil

Pomegranate Glaze

  • 3 tbsp, pomegranate molasses
  • 1 cup, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cloves, fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp, kosher salt
  • 1 tsp, black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

  • ¾ cup, grated Japanese or Persian cucumber
  • 2 cups, plain or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp, fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp, fresh garlic chopped,
  • 1 tbsp, lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp, kosher salt
  • 1 tsp, cracked black pepper

Pitas & Toppings

  • 2 6ct bags, fresh/locally sourced whole grain pita bread
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch, cilantro or parsley
  1. First, begin making the sauce for the chicken meatballs in a mixing bowl. Mix pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, chicken broth, salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Second, begin making the mixture for the chicken meatballs by combining the ground chicken with the pistachios, tarragon, parmesan, egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. Lightly mix by hand or spatula and form into desired meatball shape (approx. 1-inch balls).
  4. Third, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining yogurt with grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
  5. Preheat large pan to medium-high heat.
  6. Add olive oil, then an even layer of meatballs around the pan.
  7. Cook on each side for approximately 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  8. Pour in pomegranate sauce and let the meatballs simmer for a few minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  9. Turn off the heat and let rest for a moment, then begin to prepare the pitas.
  10. Open pita and place two in each. Top with tzatziki, tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs!
  11. Enjoy!

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