Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Grilled Turkey Portobello Pepper Gyros

Ingredients

For the veggies:

1 lb. portobello mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 tomato
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 cup flax oil
1 cup rice vinegar
1 tbs. garlic
dash sea salt

     Slice the veggies and set aside in oil, vinegar, and seasonings.

For the Cucumber/ Yogurt Sauce :
1/3 cup plain fat free Greek yogurt
1/2 cup shredded, seeded cucumber
1 tbs. tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 cloves minced garlic
dash of sea salt

      Mix it up and chill for at least half an hour.

For the Grand Finale:

1 lb.  grilled  turkey breast
4 whole pita bread rounds
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. coriander
1 tbs. olive oil
2 tbs. parsley
2 cloves minced garlic

Combine ingredients. If using ground turkey mix into the meat with one egg and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Form into patties, then grill. If using whole turkey breast combine ingredients,  baste over the top and then grill.
Divide veggie mixture  over the pitas, divide turkey evenly, then drizzle the cucumber yogurt sauce over the top.
Fold the pitas around the filling and secure with a toothpick.

That's it!







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