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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 analysis per serving (4 servings)
51 grams carbs; 117 milligrams cholesterol; 490 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 15 grams fat; 8 grams fiber; 380 milligrams sodium; 42 grams protein; 6 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat nonstick skillet and saute turkey, breaking it up as you stir, until meat begins to brown.
- Step 2
Add onion, garlic, peppers, oregano, thyme and pepper. Cook over medium heat until onion softens.
- Step 3
Add vinegar and cook quickly to reduce liquid. Adjust seasonings.
- Step 4
Toast the pitas and cut in half.
- Step 5
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.
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