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Baked Turkey Kofta Pita Sandwich

Ground turkey, onions, herbs and spices come together with tahini sauce and harissa hot sauce to make Turkish-style turkey kofta kebabs in pita for a healthy lunch! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ onion diced
  • ½ cup cilantro washed and finely chopped, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg optional
  • 4 pita breads
  • ½ cup Tahini sauce
  • 2 TBs harissa or more, to taste
  • 4 Pickled Jalapenos or Pickles optional
  • lemon for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, diced onion, bread crumbs, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Add a pinch of cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mixture. If it holds together, you don't need to use an egg.
  3. Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water to prevent burning.
  5. Shape the turkey mixture into elongated kebabs around the skewers. Wet your hands to make this easier.
  6. Preheat your oven to a high grill setting (around 400-450°F).
  7. Place a drying rack on a baking sheet and arrange the kebab skewers on top.
  8. Grill the kebabs for 5 minutes on each side, turning them carefully.
  9. Warm the pita bread in the oven for a few minutes or in a toaster.
  10. To assemble the pita, start by spreading a spoonful of tahini sauce on the pita's inner surface.
  11. Place a couple of the cooked turkey kebabs on the sauce.
  12. Drizzle some harissa for a spicy kick.
  13. Add a few pickles if desired.
  14. Sprinkle more fresh cilantro over the kebabs. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  15. Carefully roll up the pita, enclosing the ingredients snugly.
  16. Enjoy your tasty turkey kebab pita!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 520kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 1078mg (45%) Potassium 665mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 556IU (11%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 520kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1078mg 45%
Potassium 665mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 556IU 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.