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Turkey Meatball Gyros Recipe

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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

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Turkey Meatball Gyros Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup (6 ounces) 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

Directions

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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 filled pita pocket halves equals 439 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 145 mg cholesterol, 975 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Turkey Meatball Gyros in Healthy Cooking August/September 2012, p50

Crunchy Cucumbers

If you want the cucumbers in your salad to be cool and crunchy, just chill them overnight in ice water. You’ll be delighted with the results…and so will everyone else! —Ruby W., Bogalusa, Louisiana

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Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2012 by dfausnacht

The turkey meatballs could have used a bit more spice, but good nonetheless. I was impressed at the tzatziki--who knew that sauce was so easy to make?