When you choose a UCOOK recipe for dinner, you don’t have to choose between meatballs or schawarma for dinner. You can have both, Chef! Browned meatballs are stuffed into toasted pita pockets, lined with creamy tzatziki, and stuffed fresh greens, pickled onion & dollops of Mrs Balls Chutney. Served with a quick-pickle cucumber & carrot mix, elevated with coriander.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the paprika mix. Remove from the pan.
SOME FRESHNESS
In a bowl, combine the vinegar with a sweetener (to taste). Add the Carrot, Cucumber, and coriander, toss to combine, and season.
PITA BREAD
Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pita/s until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place it on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut in half to make the pockets.
DINNER IS READY
Smear the Tzatziki inside the pockets, then stuff them with green leaves, pickled onion, meatballs, and a dollop of chutney. Finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes (to taste) and serve with the Cucumber and carrot mix. Dig in, Chef!
MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the paprika mix. Remove from the pan.
SOME FRESHNESS
In a bowl, combine the vinegar with a sweetener (to taste). Add the Carrot, Cucumber, and coriander, toss to combine, and season.
PITA BREAD
Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pita/s until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place it on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut in half to make the pockets.
DINNER IS READY
Smear the Tzatziki inside the pockets, then stuff them with green leaves, pickled onion, meatballs, and a dollop of chutney. Finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes (to taste) and serve with the Cucumber and carrot mix. Dig in, Chef!
MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the paprika mix. Remove from the pan.
SOME FRESHNESS
In a bowl, combine the vinegar with a sweetener (to taste). Add the Carrot, Cucumber, and coriander, toss to combine, and season.
PITA BREAD
Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pitas until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place it on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut in half to make the pockets.
DINNER IS READY
Smear the Tzatziki inside the pockets, then stuff them with green leaves, pickled onion, meatballs, and a dollop of chutney. Finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes (to taste) and serve with the Cucumber and carrot mix. Dig in, Chef!
MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the paprika mix. Remove from the pan.
SOME FRESHNESS
In a bowl, combine the vinegar with a sweetener (to taste). Add the Carrot, Cucumber, and coriander, toss to combine, and season.
PITA BREAD
Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pitas until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place it on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut in half to make the pockets.
DINNER IS READY
Smear the Tzatziki inside the pockets, then stuff them with green leaves, pickled onion, meatballs, and a dollop of chutney. Finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes (to taste) and serve with the Cucumber and carrot mix. Dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R113.59
for 4 servings · R28.40 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Tzatziki needs 200 mlTzatziki Seasoning 15 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Fresh Coriander needs 10 gFree Range Smoked Paprika & Coriander Deboned Chicken Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R164.99 · 1% of packR1.65
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Julienne Carrots needs 300 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 10% of packR4.50
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
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Apple Cider Vinegar needs 80 mlApple Cider Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R41.99 · 32% of packR13.44
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Pickled Onions needs 80 gMild Pickled Onions 780 g 780 g at R69.99 · 10% of packR7.18
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Pita Breads needs 4Wholewheat Pita Breads 6 pk R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Paprika Mix
- Dried Chilli Flakes
- Mrs Balls Chutney
- Beef Meatballs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita?
The preparation time for Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita with tzatziki & chutney is between 15 and 20 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita with tzatziki & chutney?
The total time required to make Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita with tzatziki & chutney is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita?
Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef Meatballs, Carrot, Cucumber, Dried Chilli Flakes, Fresh Coriander, Green Leaves, Mrs. Balls Chutney, Paprika Mix, Pickled Onion, Pita Bread, Tzatziki
What is the nutritional information of Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita?
Calories: 911.5, Carbs: 82 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.9 grams, Sugar: 22.1 grams, Salt: 853.1 grams
How do I prepare Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita?
MEATBALLS: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the paprika mix. Remove from the pan. PITA BREAD: Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pita/s until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place it on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut in half to make the pockets. DINNER IS READY: Smear the tzatziki inside the pockets, then stuff them with green leaves, pickled onion, meatballs, and a dollop of chutney. Finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes (to taste) and serve with the cucumber and carrot mix. Dig in, Chef! SOME FRESHNESS: In a bowl, combine the vinegar with a sweetener (to taste). Add the carrot, cucumber, and coriander, toss to combine, and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita?
Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef Meatballs, Carrot, Cucumber, Dried Chilli Flakes, Fresh Coriander, Green Leaves, Mrs. Balls Chutney, Paprika Mix, Pickled Onion, Pita Bread, Tzatziki
How many calories does Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita have?
911.5 calories
How much fat content does Shawarma-Style Meatball Pita have?
grams