Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, beef, or chicken (lamb recommended)
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons paprika (sweet or regular)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• A pinch of chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into matchsticks
• 1-2 cups Tzatziki sauce
• Lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and pitas for serving

• 1/2 lemon
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups mixed fresh herbs (parsley, dill, mint), chopped
• 3/4 cup Greek olives, torn
• 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a mixing bowl, combine the following:
  • Ground meat
  • Shallots, finely chopped
  • Parsley, finely chopped
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chili flakes

• Lightly oil your hands and form the mixture into 3-tablespoon-sized balls.
• Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
• Add halved lemons and smashed garlic cloves to the sheet.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are crispy on the outside and cooked through.

• On a separate baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 25 minutes until crispy.

• In a bowl, whisk together:
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Chopped herbs
  • Olives, chopped
  • Pepperoncini, chopped
• Once meatballs are baked, squeeze the roasted lemon halves into the dressing.
• Stir in the roasted garlic, now chopped.
• Mix in crumbled feta cheese.

• In a serving bowl, place Tzatziki sauce and lettuce.
• Add the meatballs and drizzle with olive dressing.
• Include the roasted sweet potatoes and your choice of additional toppings.
• Serve with extra Tzatziki sauce and pitas on the side.
• Enjoy your meal!

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