Best Turkey Pita Tacos Recipes

TURKEY GYROS

Turkey Gyros image

Greek seasoning, feta cheese and dill-cucumber sauce give this gyro an authentic taste. It was my family's introduction to how really good pita bread can be. Instead of feta cheese, we'll sprinkle on cheddar or Monterey Jack if we have it. -Donna Garvin, Glens Falls, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, peeled
2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound turkey breast tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free Greek seasoning
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
8 thin tomato slices
4 whole pita breads, warmed
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Finely chop a third of the cucumber. For sauce, mix sour cream, onion, dill, lemon juice and chopped cucumber. Thinly slice remaining cucumber., In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute turkey until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in Greek seasoning. Serve turkey, lettuce, tomato and sliced cucumber on pitas; top with sauce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY PITAS WITH CUCUMBERS, CHICKPEAS AND TAHINI

Turkey Pitas With Cucumbers, Chickpeas and Tahini image

These vibrant, crunchy, creamy turkey sandwiches have all the flavors of falafel, but without the frying. They've got a lemony tahini dressing, soft chickpeas, and a cumin-scented tomato and cucumber salad, all packed into pitas with leftover turkey (use dark or white meat). The pickled red onions give these a wonderful brightness, and they're well worth the 10 extra minutes they take to make.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of granulated sugar
1/4 cup tahini
1 fat garlic clove, grated
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pitas with pockets, halved through the equator
10 ounces cooked turkey, shredded or thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/2 cup mint leaves and tender stems
Hot sauce, such as zhug or Tabasco (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, cumin and sugar. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together tahini, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, pinch of salt and 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water to thin the sauce. It should be thick but pourable. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice, if needed.
Into the bowl with onions, stir in chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes and oil. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
In each pita half, layer turkey, then drizzle with tahini-lemon mixture. Add spoonfuls of chickpea salad, cilantro and mint. Drizzle liberally with more tahini sauce and zhug, if you like.

GROUND TURKEY GREEK TACOS WITH TZATZIKI RECIPE

Ground Turkey Greek Tacos with Tzatziki Recipe image

A fun spin on taco night - go Greek! Ground turkey seasoned with Greek flavor and topped with a fresh vegetable relish and homemade yogurt Tzatziki sauce does not get any better than this Ground Turkey Greek Taco.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 cucumber (peeled and seeded)
16 ounces plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
1 English cucumber (seeded and diced)
½ red onion (diced)
1½ pounds lean ground turkey
½ red onion (minced)
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
4 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 pita breads

Steps:

Make the tzatziki and relish at least 1 hour ahead or up to 2 days in advance so the flavors meld together.
For the tzatziki, shred the cucumbers and blot with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel to remove as much moisture as possible. Mix together the shredded cucumbers, strained yogurt, garlic, vinegar and lemon juice. Add dill and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and keep in the fridge until serving.
For the relish, gently mix olive oil, vinegar, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a medium bowl and add salt and pepper as desired. Cover and let sit in the fridge until serving.
For the meat, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté ground turkey and onions until turkey is no longer pink, drain grease. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Decrease temperature to low. Add oregano, garlic, tomato paste, and red wine vinegar to skillet and stir until meat is coated with seasonings.
To serve, add meat, relish, and tzatziki to a pita and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 437 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving