Grilled Turkey Pitas Recipe

Name: Grilled Turkey Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (20 ounces) turkey breast tenderloins; 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 small cucumber, chopped; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/3 cup Greek olives, chopped; 8 pita pocket halves

Servings: persons

1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (20 ounces) turkey breast tenderloins
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup Greek olives, chopped
8 pita pocket halves

1
In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup yogurt mixture into a large resealable plastic bag; add turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate turkey for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining yogurt mixture.
2
Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.
3
Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0, turning occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
4
To remaining yogurt mixture, add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper, cheese and olives.
5
Grill pita halves, uncovered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until warm. Fill each pita half with sliced turkey and 1/3 cup yogurt mixture.

390

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Grilled Turkey Pitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Turkey Pitas

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Variations & substitutions

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