TURKEY MEATBALL GYROS

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My whole family loves these, and I appreciate how quick and easy they are. The meatballs can be made the night before or made in a big batch to freeze and use as needed. -Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 16 balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, onion and lemon juice. Line pitas with lettuce and tomatoes; add meatballs and drizzle with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.