GYROS (TURKEY)

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Yield 6-8 People

Number Of Ingredients 21

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3 lbs ground turkey (not the leanest)
6 cloves garlic, the bigger and fresher the better
4 1/2 t dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 T onion powder
1 T salt
2 1/4 t pepper
Tomato, cut into thin slices
Onion, thinly sliced
Lettuce, shredded (optional)
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Restaurant style pitas (flatbread)
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
3 1/2 c. plain, low fat Greek yogurt
1 t. salt
1 c. cucumber, seeded & finely chopped
1 clove garlic
2 t olive oil (optional)
1 T fresh dill, chopped
2-3 mint leaves, chopped
1 T lemon juice
Stir all ingredients and let sit 2-3 hours before serving.

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine turkey, garlic, dreied oregano, onion powder, salt & pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six oval 1/2 inch thick patties. Place patties on a rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3-4 inches from heat. Broil 8-10 minutes each side or until no longer pink. Carve each patty into thin, diagonal slices. Place turkey, tomato, onion, lettuce in each pita. Serve with cucumber yogurt sauce topped with feta cheese. Wrap in foil to serve.