Ingredients
- 1 ½ 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
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
494 calories; 15 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 51 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 42 grams protein; 117 milligrams cholesterol; 397 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- 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.
20 minutes
Dining and Cooking