MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY MEATBALL SANDWICHES (PITA OR WRAP)

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The light and bright flavors in this Mediterranean Meatball Sandwich really elevates ground turkey to a higher level. Very nutritious and low in fat, and QUICK--- only 30 minutes start to finish! Makes a tasty and nutritious lunch or light dinner! From The Turkey Store meats.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 Pita or Wrap Sandwiches, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 lbs fresh lean ground turkey (1 package)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper (be aware that most lemon pepper blends are salty, so add any additional salt sparingly)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 (6 inch) pita breads, cut in half crosswise (or flour tortillas)
6 lettuce leaves, torn into pieces
1 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine turkey meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape into 18 (1 1/4") balls.
  • Using skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, cook meatballs 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center; stir occasionally.
  • Combine sauce ingredients.
  • Place 3 meatballs in each pita half. Add lettuce and tomato. Top with sauce.
  • Alternatively, place filling in a flour tortilla, and fold burrito style for a wrap!
  • Serves 6.

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