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.

minoua francois
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Sizzerzes ecocraft
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These pitas were amazing! The flavors were perfect and the pita bread was grilled to perfection.


Amadu Tiyesi
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The grilled turkey pitas were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


Eman Jamal
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The grilled turkey pitas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time.


domi o'connor
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I made these pitas for lunch and they were perfect. They were filling and flavorful.


Salim Cisse
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These pitas were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Sameer Gamer
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I love the way the flavors of the turkey, cheese, and vegetables come together in this recipe.


Onyedikachi Pathric
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These grilled turkey pitas were just what I was looking for. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Gal Špari Leben
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these pitas were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


Jannati Aktar
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pitas were delicious. I would definitely make them again.


Kholil Ahmed
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These pitas were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


Dean Angelle
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The grilled turkey pitas were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Asim Azam
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This was my first time making grilled turkey pitas, and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were delicious.


Solomon Sombuka
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The turkey is tender and juicy, and the pita bread is soft and fluffy.


Keza patience
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These grilled turkey pitas were a hit! The flavors were amazing and the pita bread was perfectly grilled. I will definitely be making these again!