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Greek-Inspired Turkey Pita Sandwich

This Greek-Inspired Turkey Pita Sandwich recipe is perfect for the most flavorful lunch or dinner! Made with whole wheat pita, ground turkey, the best seasoning, crunchy cucumbers, bell pepper, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese, and a deliciously creamy, next-level tzatziki sauce. Put these pita sandwiches together in just 30 minutes or less!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Pita Sandwiches
Calories 386kcal

Ingredients

Ground Turkey Recipe

  • 1/4 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped dill or 1/2 teaspoon dry dill
  • 1-2 teaspoons water or white wine vinegar to thin to desired consistency

Pita Sandwiches

Instructions

  • Cook the chopped red onion and chopped bell pepper in olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add in the ground turkey and continue cooking, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Add in the seasoning (paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper). Continue to cook for another 7-10 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice and continue to cook for another 6-8 minutes (or until the ground turkey is fully cooked). Remove from heat.
  • While the turkey is cooking, whisk the tzatziki sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Stuff each pita half with the cooked ground turkey, chopped spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  • Add a generous drizzle of the tzatziki sauce and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Nutrition facts are for 1 whole pita sandwich (2 stuffed halves).

Nutrition

Serving: 2Pita Halves | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1298mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2305IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 4mg