Yogi Yogurtfinger's Grilled Meat Torpedoes Recipe

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Yogi Yogurtfinger's Grilled Meat Torpedoes
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Directions:

  1. -To make Yogi Yogurtfinger’s Special Sauce-.
  2. Line a large sieve with cheesecloth (muslin), place it over a bowl and spoon the yogurt into the sieve.
  3. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours to drain off the excess water.
  4. You should have 12-16 fluid ounces drained yogurt.
  5. Add the garlic, olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice to the drained yogurt.
  6. Stir well and fold in the mint.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  9. Fire up your charcoal grill or preheat the oven broiler.
  10. -To make the onion salad-.
  11. Cut onions in half and slice them thinly.
  12. Place the onion slices in a large sieve or colander, add the salt and toss well.
  13. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  14. Rinse the onion slices with cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
  15. Place in a bowl and add the parsley and lemon pepper, if using.
  16. Toss well and set aside.
  17. -To make the meatballs-.
  18. In a bowl, combine the lamb or beef, grated onions, garlic, eggs, thyme, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  19. Mix with your hands until the mixture holds together well.
  20. Form into 12 ovals about 3 inches long and 11/2 inches wide and thread them onto metal skewers.
  21. Brush the meat torpedoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  22. Place the skewers on an oiled grill rack or a broiler pan and grill or broil, turning to brown on all sides, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  23. -Putting It All Together-.
  24. Remove the skewers from the grill or broiler and slip the meatballs off the skewers.
  25. Cut the pita breads into halves and tuck a meat torpedo into the each half.
  26. Serve at once.
  27. Offer Yogi Yogurtfinger’s Special Sauce and onion salad at the table for guests to add to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 796.43 Kcal (3334 kJ)
Calories from fat 433.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.22g 74%
Cholesterol 186.56mg 62%
Sodium 1916.16mg 80%
Potassium 580.27mg 12%
Total Carbs 48.72g 16%
Sugars 11.13g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.99g 12%
Protein 40.23g 80%
Vitamin C 13.4mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 63.2mg 351%
Calcium 312.8mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.28 Kcal (642 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.28g 74%
Cholesterol 35.91mg 62%
Sodium 368.79mg 80%
Potassium 111.68mg 12%
Total Carbs 9.38g 16%
Sugars 2.14g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 12%
Protein 7.74g 80%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 12.2mg 351%
Calcium 60.2mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.3
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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