TURKEY PITA WITH CABBAGE, CUCUMBERS AND TAHINI DRESSING
This shawarma-like pulled turkey sandwich, using Thanksgiving leftovers, is a great alternative to the mayo-and-cranberry-sauce fallback. Or it can be made any time of year with roast turkey, chicken or lamb.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories sandwiches, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put cabbage and carrot in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, then toss with pomegranate molasses and 1/2 teaspoon garlic and set aside. Put cucumber in a separate bowl and season with salt and chopped mint.
- Make the tahini dressing: In a small bowl, stir together tahini, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic and cayenne. Whisk in yogurt and season with salt and pepper.
- Put olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and let sizzle. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 1 minute and turn off heat.
- Warm pitas briefly in a toaster oven and cut in half to make 8 pockets. Spoon some warm turkey into each pita, then a spoonful of cabbage, a bit of cucumber, some sliced radish, if using, and a large dollop of tahini dressing. Serve 2 filled pockets per person.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 510, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 820 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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PURAN SHRESTHA
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my kids, but I loved it! The tahini dressing was the perfect way to cool down the heat.
hasan mia
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to make for my family. This turkey pita is definitely one that I'll be making again.
Jamshad Abbas Jamshad Abbas
[email protected]This dish was a bit too greasy for my liking. I would drain the turkey more thoroughly next time.
tuuzaire sharifah
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The turkey pita was tasty and the tahini dressing was a nice touch.
Pamella Alice
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Bereket Mihiret
[email protected]I would definitely make this again.
Michaels Smith
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The turkey pita was ready in no time and it was a hit with the whole family.
Ram Siss
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The combination of flavors was perfect and the pita bread was soft and fluffy.
Cheyden Johnson
[email protected]The tahini dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste, but otherwise this recipe was great.
Tebogo Makhubela
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the cabbage and cucumbers added a nice crunch.
rayhan akon
[email protected]I made this for lunch today and it was delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the pita bread was the perfect vessel for all the fillings.
Zeeshan Jani
[email protected]This turkey pita was a hit with my family! The tahini dressing was the perfect complement to the grilled turkey and the fresh vegetables. Everyone loved it!