Moroccan Meatballs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Name: Moroccan Meatballs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Yield: 12 meatballs 6 servings of 2 meatballs about 2 1/2 tbsp ( 37 mL) sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain 2% Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped seedless cucumber; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) fresh lime juice; 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) each salt and sugar; 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground lamb, lean ground beef or ground turkey; 1/2 small finely chopped red onion (1/4 cup/50 mL); 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) curry powder; 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) each cayenne pepper, chili powder and ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1 egg, beaten

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) plain 2% Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped seedless cucumber
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tbsp (7 mL) fresh lime juice
1/8 tsp (.5 mL) each salt and sugar

1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground lamb, lean ground beef or ground turkey
1/2 small finely chopped red onion (1/4 cup/50 mL)
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp (2 mL) curry powder
1/8 tsp (.5 mL) each cayenne pepper, chili powder and ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh bread crumbs
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1 egg, beaten

Directions

Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (400-450°F/200-230°C).
Combine all cucumber yogurt ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
For meatballs, combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix gently but thoroughly. Using Large Scoop, shape meat mixture into 12 meatballs.
Spray wells of Meatball & Slider Grill Basket with nonstick cooking spray. Place meatballs into wells of Basket.
Place Basket onto grid of grill. Grill, covered, 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through grill time or until internal temperature reaches 160°F/71°C (for well-done). Remove from grill.
Serve meatballs with Cucumber Yogurt. Meatballs can be placed in split pita pockets, naan bread or lettuce wraps, if desired.