Turkey Kofta Skewers with Tzatziki & Pita
Juicy, herby ground turkey kofta with cumin and cinnamon, cooked on skewers or in a skillet and served with tzatziki and warm pita.
Diet swaps
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free bread, wraps or buns.
- Dairy-free: Use unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 Onion, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, grated
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 Whole-wheat pitas
- 3/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
- 1 Tomato, sliced
Directions
- Mix turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Shape into 8 logs (on skewers if you like).
- Cook in the oil in a hot skillet or grill pan, turning, 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Grate half the cucumber, squeeze dry and stir into the yogurt with salt and a squeeze of lemon; slice the rest.
- Serve kofta with pita, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.
Calorie breakdown
Turkey 170 · pita 120 · olive oil 30 · yogurt 25 · cucumber 11 · tomato 8 · onion + garlic + herbs 6 · lettuce 5
💡 Lighter tip: Make a double batch of kofta: they freeze well and reheat in minutes.
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