Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Sandwiches (Pita or Wrap) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The light and bright flavors in this Mediterranean Meatball Sandwich really elevates ground turkey to a higher level. Very nutritious and low in fat, and QUICK- only 30 minutes start to finish! Makes a tasty and nutritious lunch or light dinner! From The Turkey Store meats. Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs fresh lean ground turkey (1 package) |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon dried mint |
1/2 teaspoon parsley |
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper (be aware that most lemon pepper blends are salty, so add any additional salt sparingly) |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream |
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and finely chopped |
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
3 (6 inch) pita breads, cut in half crosswise (or flour tortillas) |
6 lettuce leaves, torn into pieces |
1 medium tomato, chopped |
Directions:
1. Combine turkey meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape into 18 (1 1/4 ) balls.
2. Using skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, cook meatballs 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center; stir occasionally.
3. Combine sauce ingredients.
4. Place 3 meatballs in each pita half. Add lettuce and tomato. Top with sauce.
5. Alternatively, place filling in a flour tortilla, and fold burrito style for a wrap!
6. Serves 6.
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