ASIAN-STYLE TURKEY PITAS

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Tired of turkey sandwiches? Try Beverly Graml's fresh-tasting adaptation-a warm spicy stir-fry tucked into pita bread. "A neighbor game me this quick-and-easy recipe years ago," she pens from Yorktown, Virginia. "It's been my most popular day-after-turkey dish ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups coarsely shredded cooked turkey
3 green onions, sliced
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed

Steps:

  • Mix first five ingredients until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry red pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic and spices; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in turkey and green onions; heat through. Serve in pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Sadam Baloch
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This is the best turkey pita recipe I've ever tried.


Shiella Lyn Belinario
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I highly recommend this recipe.


kenssy matute
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So good!


Osama Khaled
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This is a keeper!


Padma Gharti
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I'll definitely be making this again.


M Zaheer Khan
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5 stars!


Bronagh Carey
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Yum!


Ahamed Siyam
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Delicious!


dj chris cutt
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual turkey sandwich. The Asian-inspired flavors are really unique and delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Pradip Yadav
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The turkey is always juicy and flavorful, and the pitas are always soft and fluffy. I love that I can make this recipe ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Kemo Dll
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The turkey is so tender and flavorful, and the pitas are perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Badipehter Daniel
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pitas, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making this recipe again for my next party.


Mohamadreza Emami
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These turkey pitas are a great lunch or dinner option. They're packed with protein and veggies, and the Asian-style flavors are really unique. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Yamin Kaldine
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I had some leftover from Thanksgiving, and this was the perfect way to use it up. The pitas were so good, I could have eaten them all by myself!


Mujuni Josh
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The results were amazing - the turkey was tender and juicy, and the pitas were perfectly cooked.


Krishna Pandey
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This turkey pita recipe was a hit with my family! The Asian-inspired flavors were unique and delicious, and the pitas were perfectly soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.