Turkey Meatball Gyros

Name: Turkey Meatball Gyros
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) reduced-fat plain yogurt; 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 8 whole wheat pita pocket halves; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup chopped tomatoes

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup (6 ounces) reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 16 balls.
2

Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.
3

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, onion and lemon juice. Line pitas with lettuce and tomatoes; add meatballs and drizzle with yogurt sauce.