Best 8 Guilt Free Ground Turkey Gyros Recipes

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Satisfy your cravings for delectable gyros without the guilt with our specially curated collection of ground turkey gyro recipes. Packed with flavor and lean protein, these recipes offer a healthier alternative to traditional gyros, allowing you to enjoy this Mediterranean delicacy without compromising your dietary goals. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where taste and health harmoniously coexist.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY GYRO



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Make and share this Turkey Gyro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Regina Marie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces plain fat-free yogurt
1/3 cup chopped cucumber (seeded)
2 tablespoons chopped yellow onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lb ground turkey
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
6 pieces pita bread
1 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups lettuce
1 small onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the first 5 ingredients.
  • Refrigerate.
  • In separate bowl, combine seasonings.
  • Add turkey and knead until well mixed.
  • Shape into 1 inch thick, 3 inch long pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium high heat.
  • Place turkey slices into skillet.
  • Cook until the center is no longer pink (8-10 minutes).
  • Add lettuce, tomato and onion as desired.
  • Serve with tzatziki sauce.

TURKEY GYROS



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Greek seasoning, feta cheese and dill-cucumber sauce give this gyro an authentic taste. It was my family's introduction to how really good pita bread can be. Instead of feta cheese, we'll sprinkle on cheddar or Monterey Jack if we have it. -Donna Garvin, Glens Falls, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium cucumber, peeled
2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound turkey breast tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free Greek seasoning
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
8 thin tomato slices
4 whole pita breads, warmed
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Finely chop a third of the cucumber. For sauce, mix sour cream, onion, dill, lemon juice and chopped cucumber. Thinly slice remaining cucumber., In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute turkey until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in Greek seasoning. Serve turkey, lettuce, tomato and sliced cucumber on pitas; top with sauce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GUILT-FREE GROUND TURKEY GYROS



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I love Greek gyros sandwiches, but I don't like to eat lamb and it's not the healthiest food in the world. This recipe satisfies my craving. You can eat these on pita bread, but it's just as good on any other bread in place of deli meat. Serve it with tzatziki sauce, Greek yogurt, or sour cream.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 40m

Yield 1 gyros meatloaf, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Put all of the ingredients in a bowl, and spend a few minutes kneading the resulting mixture with your hands so everything is combined well.
  • Pour the mixture onto a lightly oiled 9x13 pan. Smash it down with your hands a bit until it looks like a very large hamburger patty.
  • Bake it for 35 minutes.
  • Remove, then cut the meat into thin slices and serve. If you want a crispier, more authentic gyros texture, lay the sliced meat down on the pan and place in the broiler for 5 more minutes.

GROUND GYROS PLATTER DELUXE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach
1 sack waffle-cut frozen fries
2 pounds ground lamb
2 tablespoons grill seasoning, a couple of palm fulls
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder, a palm full
1 tablespoon coriander, a palm full
1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/3 palm full
2 to 3 pinches ground cinnamon
1 cup feta crumbles
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 small clove garlic, grated
1/4 cucumber, peeled and grated
1 lemon, juiced
2 vine ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
Hot pepper rings, sliced banana peppers, for sandwich garnish
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 pita breads

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Defrost spinach in microwave.
  • Place fries in oven on a baking sheet.
  • Place lamb in a bowl. Add grill seasoning, 2 teaspoons cumin, chili powder, coriander, oregano, cinnamon and feta crumbles. Wring the spinach dry in a kitchen towel and add to lamb. Mix the lamb and form a long 3-inch roll on a baking sheet. Coat lamb with extra-virgin olive oil and bake 20 minutes.
  • Place fries and lamb in oven and roast 20 minutes.
  • Mix yogurt, a grated clove of garlic, cucumber, the juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Slice and reserve the tomatoes, cucumbers and drain hot peppers, chop and reserve.
  • In a small sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce and whisk in stock. Season gravy with salt and pepper and reduce 5 minutes.
  • Soften pita over open gas flame or under broiler.
  • Slice lamb loaf into 1/4-inch slices. Spread yogurt on pitas and top with a 2 slices of lamb, tomatoes, cucumbers and hot peppers. Serve 2 pitas per person. Serve fries with gravy for dipping alongside.

GROUND BEEF GYROS



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This is a great summer meal and quick and easy to put together and tastes wonderful. Refreshing served with the cucumber sauce and is even low in fat. I think this came from Quick Cooking. It's a favorite in our house.

Provided by Cyrene

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber (thinly slice remainder of cucumber)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
4 pita breads
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate. (If possible overnight).
  • In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
  • Mix well.
  • Shape into 4 patties.
  • Grill, covered, (you can also use a toaster oven or broil these) over medium to high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning once.
  • Cut patties into thin slices.
  • Stuff into pitas.
  • Add lettuce,cucumber, tomato, and onion.
  • Serve with yogurt sauce.

LAMB GYROS



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I found a gyro recipe and completely tweaked it to be more to my taste, and it turned out great! TammieV's Gyro Sauce is great on it! Recipe #57747

Provided by Abi Fae

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, minced
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lamb, cubed
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons oregano
3 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons white pepper
6 -8 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, sliced
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
8 ounces Greek olives, pitted
flat bread or pita bread

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium high heat; add onions and garlic and saute for five minutes. Add red pepper flakes. Add lamb and cook until there is no pink left.
  • In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, oregano, cumin, and pepper. Mix, and add to lamb, stirring well to evenly coat the lamb.
  • Cook for five minutes, then add the sliced mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes. Cook until fully heated.
  • Serve on flatbread or pita bread: sprinkle feta cheese and olives to taste (about one ounce of each), add the lamb mixture. Add a cucumber sauce if you like, and serve.

TURKEY MEATBALL GYROS



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My whole family loves these, and I appreciate how quick and easy they are. The meatballs can be made the night before or made in a big batch to freeze and use as needed. -Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 16 balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, onion and lemon juice. Line pitas with lettuce and tomatoes; add meatballs and drizzle with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

GROUND TURKEY CHILI FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE GROUND TURKEY



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I totally hated ground turkey until I tried this recipe. People don't even know ground turkey is in it; until you tell them;so don't.This chili is mild so any one can eat it.

Provided by Beeks

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2-2 cups water

Steps:

  • Over medium heat spray a large dutch oven with non stick cooking spray.
  • Saute ground turkey, green pepper, and onion until lightly browned and onion and pepper are soft.
  • Add the remaining ingredients plus the water and stir well.
  • Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • For tender and flavorful ground Turkey Gyros: Use a combination of ground turkey breast and ground turkey thigh. The breast meat is leaner, while the thigh meat is more flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the ground turkey: Cook it over medium heat until it is just cooked through. Overcooked turkey will be dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of spices: A blend of spices, such as cumin, oregano, paprika, and garlic, will give the ground turkey gyros a delicious flavor.
  • Make your own tzatziki sauce: Tzatziki sauce is a traditional Greek sauce made with yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and herbs. It is a perfect complement to ground turkey gyros.
  • Serve the ground turkey gyros with your favorite toppings: Gyros can be served with a variety of toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese.
  • Grill the pitas: Grilling the pitas will give them a smoky flavor and make them slightly crispy.

Conclusion:

Ground turkey gyros are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional gyros. They are made with lean ground turkey, which is lower in fat and calories than beef or lamb. Ground turkey gyros are also a good source of protein and fiber. They can be served with a variety of toppings and sauces, making them a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.

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