SWEET-AND-SPICY TURKEY PITAS
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toast 1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder in a skillet 20 seconds; let cool. Mix with 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce and 1/2 cup plain yogurt in a bowl. Add 2 cups chopped leftover turkey and 1/4 cup each chopped scallions and celery. Season with salt and add some toasted walnuts, if desired. Stuff into pitas lined with lettuce.
TURKEY SHAWARMA WITH CRUNCHY VEGETABLES
This is an overstuffed, saucy little sandwich, but our pita trick in this recipe ensures that the pocket won't implode while you're eating it.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Sandwich Thanksgiving leftovers turkey Herb Spice Yogurt Cucumber
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mix yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, and 2 tsp. lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt. Set yogurt sauce aside.
- Mix black pepper, coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne in a small bowl. Heat 2 Tbsp. butter and 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. As soon as butter is melted, add half of spice mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add half of turkey meat and toss to coat. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, 1 Tbsp. oil, spice mixture, and turkey meat. Add remaining 1 tsp. lemon juice to turkey mixture and toss to combine.
- Toss onion, cucumbers, carrot, radishes, and vinegar in a large bowl to combine. Add herbs, season with salt, and gently toss again.
- Cut 1" off top of each pita and stuff back into pocket, nudging it all the way to the bottom. Spread some of the yogurt sauce inside each pita without tearing sides and fill with turkey and vegetable mixture. Serve with hot sauce and remaining yogurt sauce.
WALDORF TURKEY PITAS
Living in New York City means not having a lot of time to prepare meals. This recipe is quick, easy and healthy, making it perfect for my lifestyle. -Kevin Sobotka, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Line pita halves with spinach; fill with turkey mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
GREEK TURKEY PITAS
"We like to fix these generous sandwiches whenever we have leftover turkey in the house," Jean Graf-Joyce writes from Albany, Oregon. "They're easy to make and a perfect choice for a light meal on the deck or patio."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in the turkey. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Spoon turkey mixture onto each pita; top with tomato, onion, olives, pepperoncini, lettuce and feta cheese. Fold in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
GRILLED TURKEY PITAS
Move over hamburgers! My Greek-style turkey sandwich filling is hearty enough to make a meal in a pita pocket. The yogurt adds creaminess and substance. -Penny Malcolm, Americus, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup yogurt mixture into a large resealable plastic bag; add turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate turkey for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining yogurt mixture., Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, turning occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., To remaining yogurt mixture, add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper, cheese and olives., Grill pita halves, uncovered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until warm. Fill each pita half with sliced turkey and 1/3 cup yogurt mixture.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.
ASIAN-STYLE TURKEY PITAS
Tired of turkey sandwiches? Try Beverly Graml's fresh-tasting adaptation-a warm spicy stir-fry tucked into pita bread. "A neighbor game me this quick-and-easy recipe years ago," she pens from Yorktown, Virginia. "It's been my most popular day-after-turkey dish ever since."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix first five ingredients until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry red pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic and spices; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in turkey and green onions; heat through. Serve in pitas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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