Greek Meatballs

1 beaten egg 
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs 
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup) 
1 clove garlic, minced 
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint 
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1/8 teaspoon pepper 
1/2 pound lean ground beef 
1/2 pound ground lamb 
1/2 cup shredded cucumber 
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 
Cucumber slices 
Lemon slices, halved 
Pita bread rounds, quartered (optional) 

Combine egg and bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Add onion, garlic, mint, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add ground meats; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 15 minutes or until done. Pat cucumber dry with a paper towel. Stir shredded cucumber into yogurt. Transfer meatballs to serving plate. Garnish with cucumber and lemon slices. Serve with cucumber-yogurt mixture and, if desired, quartered pita rounds. Makes about 16 servings.

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