TURKEY PITA TACOS

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Cumin spices up this crunchy sandwich filling from Ann Bergstrom of Warrenville, Illinois. In addition to garden-fresh vegetables, it calls for time-saving ingredients such as prepared salsa, canned olives and shredded cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
1 cup chunky salsa
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 pita breads (6 inches), halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, peppers, tomato, salsa, onions, olives and garlic. Stir the oil mixture; pour over the turkey mixture and mix well. Stir in cheese. On a lightly greased griddle, heat pita breads on both sides. Spoon about 1/2 cup turkey mixture into each half.

Nutrition Facts :

mohamad fakih
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook turkey. These tacos are definitely a keeper.


Malik Farhan Ahmed
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These tacos were so good! I can't wait to make them again.


Sanam wry
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I'm not a big fan of pita bread, but these tacos were still delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


jan sh
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These tacos are perfect for a party. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.


Ms Alpona
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use different toppings and sauces to create different flavor combinations.


Evelyn Devi
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These tacos were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra salsa next time.


Joey Wilbur
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I'm always looking for new ways to use ground turkey. These tacos are a great option.


ABhishek shram
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These tacos were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to add them to my regular rotation.


Mahamodol Hasan
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I loved the combination of flavors in these tacos. The sweet potato fries were a great addition.


Paul Holmes
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for my taste. I'll have to tone down the spices next time.


Jamal Small
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these tacos were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Elaa Maraoui
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These tacos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Nirosh Gayan
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I've made these tacos several times now and they're always a hit. I love how versatile they are.


Noah Hamdan
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My kids loved these tacos! They were so excited to help me make them.


SHRAWAN THAPA KAJI
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover turkey. I always have some on hand after Thanksgiving.


Sonia Parris
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I'm not a fan of pita bread, so I used tortillas instead. The tacos were still delicious.


Pain Man
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The turkey pita tacos were a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to give them a little more flavor.


Bashir Afghan
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These tacos were so easy to make. I had them on the table in under 30 minutes.


gtaplayer holder
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I love that this recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef. It's a healthier option and it still tastes great.


Lucas Mahoney
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These turkey pita tacos were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pita bread held up well.