Spicy Turkey Meatball Pita

Name: Spicy Turkey Meatball Pita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings (2 pitas each)
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 small onion, finely grated; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 6 small pita breads; 2 cups shredded lettuce

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Reinvent lunch with these flavorful Spicy Turkey Meatball Pitas. Lean ground turkey is seasoned with cumin, garlic, and a touch of cayenne for a kick, then baked until juicy and golden. The meatballs are stuffed into warm, soft pita pockets along with crisp shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and thin slices of red onion. The star is the creamy, dill-flecked cucumber yogurt sauce (tzatziki) that cools down the spice and ties everything together. This dish is protein-packed, satisfying, and far more exciting than a standard sandwich. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a packed lunch, or a fun, hands-on meal for the family.

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A pita pocket stuffed with spicy turkey meatballs, vegetables, and yogurt sauce

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time20 min

Servings3 servings (2 pitas each)

Equipment

Baking sheetMixing bowlsBox grater

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix turkey, grated onion, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
2
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
3
Make sauce: combine yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, and a pinch of salt.
4
Warm pita breads. Slice open the top to form a pocket.
5
Stuff each pita with lettuce, meatballs, and a generous drizzle of the cucumber yogurt sauce.

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Leckere Rezepte

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