Turkey Shawarma Pitas
Leith Devine
Photo by James Ransom
- Serves
- 6-8
I make this every year using my recipe for Chicken Shawarma, but I use the spices on the cooked turkey. It's a nice change from the traditional Thanksgiving flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 tablespoons dried mint
- 2 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cup chopped turkey
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Split, lightly toasted pita, feta, lettuce, and tomato (optional), for serving
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This is pretty tasty and super easy and fast to make. It's a good use of turkey leftovers without being a repeat of a Thanksgiving's meal. It has a nice blend of spices, too!
Directions
- Step 1
Make tzatziki sauce: Let the cucumber drain on paper towels. Mix together the yogurt, garlic, mint, dill, salt and pepper and add drained cucumber. Set aside.
- Step 2
Mix shawarma spices together. Melt butter in a large pan. Add spices and cook 1-2 minutes or until spices are fragrant.
- Step 3
Add chopped turkey and stir to combine. Scoop the turkey mixture into the pita.
- Step 4
Top with feta cheese, lettuce, tomato (optional), and tzatziki sauce.