TURKEY PITAS WITH CUCUMBERS, CHICKPEAS AND TAHINI
These vibrant, crunchy, creamy turkey sandwiches have all the flavors of falafel, but without the frying. They've got a lemony tahini dressing, soft chickpeas, and a cumin-scented tomato and cucumber salad, all packed into pitas with leftover turkey (use dark or white meat). The pickled red onions give these a wonderful brightness, and they're well worth the 10 extra minutes they take to make.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, sandwiches, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, cumin and sugar. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together tahini, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, pinch of salt and 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water to thin the sauce. It should be thick but pourable. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice, if needed.
- Into the bowl with onions, stir in chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes and oil. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
- In each pita half, layer turkey, then drizzle with tahini-lemon mixture. Add spoonfuls of chickpea salad, cilantro and mint. Drizzle liberally with more tahini sauce and zhug, if you like.
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MD Roni Ahmmed
[email protected]These pitas were so good! They were easy to make and they were a big hit with my family. I will definitely be making them again.
Natalie Besa
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but these pitas were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the pitas were perfectly cooked. I would definitely make them again.
Ayden Kimmel
[email protected]These pitas were delicious! The flavors were perfect and the pitas were so soft and fluffy. I would definitely make them again.
Joosep Gtib
[email protected]These pitas were a big hit with my family! They were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.
Sadam Mohi ud din
[email protected]I loved these pitas! They were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.
Amaka Agudiegwu
[email protected]These pitas were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the pitas were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.
AHMED GAMING yT
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these pitas were actually really good. The flavors were great and the pitas were soft and fluffy. I would definitely make them again.
Shita Belayneh
[email protected]These pitas were a great way to use up some leftover turkey. They were easy to make and they were really tasty. I would definitely make them again.
Usman Hashmi
[email protected]I love these pitas! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I usually make them with ground chicken or beef, but I've also made them with leftover turkey and they're just as good.
Cordelah Duran
[email protected]These pitas were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the pitas were soft and fluffy. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Saima Bago
[email protected]I made a few changes to the recipe, but the pitas still turned out great. I used ground chicken instead of turkey, and I added some chopped red onion to the filling. The pitas were a hit with my family, and I will definitely be making them again.
Mira Puppylund
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the pitas turned out great. They were soft and fluffy, and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy meal.
King Eric
[email protected]These pitas were so good! The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the tahini sauce.
Adib Amiri
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the pitas, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future parties.
Muhammad Waqas
[email protected]This was a quick and easy meal to make, and it was a great way to use up some leftover turkey. I would definitely make this again.
Viola Zwivhuya
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but these pitas were surprisingly delicious. The spices really elevated the flavor of the meat, and the pitas were the perfect vessel for all the toppings.
Tristin Coyle
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The turkey was tender and juicy, and the cucumbers, chickpeas, and tahini added a nice freshness and creaminess. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Maria Erceli
[email protected]These turkey pitas were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the pitas were so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.