Pocket Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Pocket Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large clove garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil; 2 large red or yellow peppers or one of each, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon crushed, dried oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon crushed, dried thyme; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 4 large whole-wheat pitas; 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced; 8 scallions, sliced thin

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil
2 large red or yellow peppers or one of each, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon crushed, dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon crushed, dried thyme
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 large whole-wheat pitas
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
8 scallions, sliced thin

1
Heat nonstick skillet and saute turkey, breaking it up as you stir, until meat begins to brown.
2
Add onion, garlic, peppers, oregano, thyme and pepper.
3
Cook over medium heat until onion softens.
4
Add vinegar and cook quickly to reduce liquid.
5
Adjust seasonings.
6
Toast the pitas and cut in half.
7
Either serve the meat topped with cucumbers and yogurt salad (see recipe), with tomatoes and scallions on the side, or spoon some of the meat mixture into a pita half, add a tomato slice and scallions and serve the cucumber salad on the side.

377

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large clove garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil, 2 large red or yellow peppers or one of each, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pocket Sandwiches 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.

Pocket Sandwiches

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