Turkey Pita Tacos Recipes

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GROUND TURKEY GYROS



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Greek Tacos are very similar to a gyro, except this recipe uses ground meat instead of meat cooked on a rotisserie, for a quick & easy meal in 29 minutes!

Provided by Whitney Bond

Categories     Main Course

Time 29m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup red onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lb ground turkey
1 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp kosher salt
½ cup sun dried tomatoes
6 pita breads
½ cup feta cheese crumbles
1 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
1 lemon (sliced into 6 wedges)
½ cup tzatziki sauce
1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
½ cup red onion (diced)
1 cup cucumber (diced)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp fresh oregano (or ½ tsp dried oregano)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, red onion and cucumber.
  • In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, black pepper and kosher salt together.
  • Pour this mixture over the tomato cucumber salsa and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions, saute for 4-5 minutes, add the garlic, saute 1 minute, then add the ground turkey.
  • Cook the turkey through, drain any grease, then add the oregano, black pepper, kosher salt and the sun dried tomatoes.
  • Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  • Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30-60 seconds on each side.
  • Add the cooked ground turkey to the pita bread, top with the cucumber tomato salsa, feta cheese, fresh mint and tzatziki sauce.
  • Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 993 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GROUND TURKEY GREEK TACOS WITH TZATZIKI RECIPE



Ground Turkey Greek Tacos with Tzatziki Recipe image

A fun spin on taco night - go Greek! Ground turkey seasoned with Greek flavor and topped with a fresh vegetable relish and homemade yogurt Tzatziki sauce does not get any better than this Ground Turkey Greek Taco.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cucumber (peeled and seeded)
16 ounces plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
1 English cucumber (seeded and diced)
½ red onion (diced)
1½ pounds lean ground turkey
½ red onion (minced)
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
4 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 pita breads

Steps:

  • Make the tzatziki and relish at least 1 hour ahead or up to 2 days in advance so the flavors meld together.
  • For the tzatziki, shred the cucumbers and blot with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel to remove as much moisture as possible. Mix together the shredded cucumbers, strained yogurt, garlic, vinegar and lemon juice. Add dill and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and keep in the fridge until serving.
  • For the relish, gently mix olive oil, vinegar, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a medium bowl and add salt and pepper as desired. Cover and let sit in the fridge until serving.
  • For the meat, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté ground turkey and onions until turkey is no longer pink, drain grease. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Decrease temperature to low. Add oregano, garlic, tomato paste, and red wine vinegar to skillet and stir until meat is coated with seasonings.
  • To serve, add meat, relish, and tzatziki to a pita and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 437 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEARTY PITA TACOS



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You don't need to skimp on flavor when trying to eat healthy. Our 9-year-old daughter enjoys helping us make these tasty tacos, and likes eating them even more. -Jamie Valocchi, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup taco sauce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Optional: Sliced avocado and additional taco sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, red pepper and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, taco sauce, olives and seasonings; heat through., Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture into each pita half. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with avocado and additional taco sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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