Turkey Meatball Gyros

By tbarg

TOH

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped, peeled cucumber
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
• 8 whole wheat pita pocket halves
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 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 400F 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, tomatoes; add meatballs and drizzle with yogurt sauce.