GRILLED TURKEY PITAS

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Move over hamburgers! My Greek-style turkey sandwich filling is hearty enough to make a meal in a pita pocket. The yogurt adds creaminess and substance. -Penny Malcolm, Americus, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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., Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, turning occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., To remaining yogurt mixture, add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper, cheese and olives., 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.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

Victoria Duenas
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These pitas are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can customize them with my favorite toppings.


Naveen Prajapati
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's one of my go-to recipes for busy weeknights.


Sharon Blanton
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I made these pitas for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


md ragij
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These pitas are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Malwande Ketelo
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I'm not a fan of grilled turkey, but I really enjoyed these pitas. The marinade made the turkey really tender and flavorful.


Muskan Verma
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These pitas are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can customize them with my favorite toppings.


Eluzyani Musukwa
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's one of my go-to recipes for busy weeknights.


Sheikh Shakhoobaa
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I made these pitas for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


Gazi Lumani
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These pitas are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Greg an chrissypoo Castellanos (Ese shit)
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed these pitas. The marinade made the turkey really tender and flavorful.


MD : Nazmul islam
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The turkey is perfectly seasoned, and the toppings add a nice balance of sweetness, sourness, and crunch.


DAVINDER RAM
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.


Lionel Bunny
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These grilled turkey pitas were a hit at my last party! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect vessel for all the delicious toppings.