POCKET SANDWICHES

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil
2 large red or yellow peppers or one of each, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon crushed, dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon crushed, dried thyme
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 large whole-wheat pitas
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
8 scallions, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Heat nonstick skillet and saute turkey, breaking it up as you stir, until meat begins to brown.
  • Add onion, garlic, peppers, oregano, thyme and pepper. Cook over medium heat until onion softens.
  • Add vinegar and cook quickly to reduce liquid. Adjust seasonings.
  • Toast the pitas and cut in half.
  • Either serve the meat topped with cucumbers and yogurt salad (see recipe), with tomatoes and scallions on the side, or spoon some of the meat mixture into a pita half, add a tomato slice and scallions and serve the cucumber salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 395 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ChxrryBlxssom
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These sandwiches are a little messy to eat, but they're so worth it. The filling is delicious and the bread is perfectly soft and fluffy.


Cassandra Lewis,
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I'm not a fan of pocket sandwiches, but I made these for my kids and they loved them. They're a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Md tarek Mhamud
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These pocket sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have some stale bread on hand and these sandwiches are a great way to use it up.


Ubah Ezekiel
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, but I made these sandwiches without it and they were still delicious. The filling was moist and flavorful enough on its own.


Ellisha Jones
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These sandwiches are a little high in calories, but they're worth it for a special occasion. I love to make them for a party or a potluck.


Michele Medina
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These pocket sandwiches are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I sneak in some chopped carrots and celery into the filling and they never even notice.


Waqas Munawar
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I love that these sandwiches can be made ahead of time. I often make a batch on the weekend and then reheat them throughout the week for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


WENDY NOEL
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These pocket sandwiches are so versatile. You can fill them with whatever you like. I've made them with chicken, beef, and even vegetables.


Kayaga Flavia
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I'm not a fan of chicken sandwiches, but these pocket sandwiches changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy and the filling was flavorful and cheesy.


Agatha Khloe
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These pocket sandwiches are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, cheesy, and filling. I love to make them on a cold winter day.


Ssenyonjo Dirisa
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I'm always looking for new and easy lunch ideas, and these pocket sandwiches fit the bill perfectly. They're quick to make and they're always a hit with my kids.


Bithi Akter
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These sandwiches are a little messy to eat, but they're so worth it! The filling is delicious and the bread is perfectly soft and fluffy.


Bagonza Dennis
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I'm not a big fan of pocket sandwiches, but these ones were actually really good. The filling was moist and flavorful and the bread was soft and fluffy.


Chanaka Hashen
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These pocket sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I always have some on hand and they're perfect for a quick and easy meal.


MrGhosty
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I love that these sandwiches can be customized to your liking. I added some extra cheese and bacon to mine and they were delicious!


Telfah Tala
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


chahed rima
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I made these pocket sandwiches for a party and they were a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved them!


Malik shahnawaz Malik shahnawaz
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These pocket sandwiches were a huge hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the bread was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.