Turkey Meatball Pitas Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatball Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. turkey; 2 slice Bread; 2 tbsp. onion; 1 large egg white; 1 1/2 tsp. cumin; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3 tbsp. water; 4 whole wheat pitas; 1 container plain nonfat yogurt; 1/2 cucumber; 1 tsp. mint; 1/2 tsp. salt; baby carrots

Servings: persons

1 lb. turkey
2 slice Bread
2 tbsp. onion
1 large egg white
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
3/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. water
4 whole wheat pitas
1 container plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cucumber
1 tsp. mint
1/2 tsp. salt
baby carrots

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Mist a 101/2 x 151/2 jelly-roll pan with cooking spray.
2
In large bowl, use your hands to mix turkey, bread, onion, egg white, cumin, salt and water.
3
Shape turkey mixture into 20 to 25 meatballs.
4
(This is easier if you moisten your hands.)
5
Place meatballs in a single layer in pan and bake 12 to 15 minutes, until cooked through (but not brown).
6
Cut off (and reserve for another use) about 1 inch from top of each pita.
7
Wrap pitas in foil.
8
After meatballs have baked 5 minutes, warm pitas in oven until meatballs are done.
9
Meanwhile, mix an yogurt, cucumber, dried mint and salt in small bowl.
10
To serve, fill pitas with meatballs and shredded lettuce, if desired; top with cucumber sauce.
11
Serve with baby carrots, if desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. turkey, 2 slice Bread, 2 tbsp. onion, 1 large egg white, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meatball 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.

Turkey Meatball Pitas

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