Smart Recipe Kitchen

2026-03-02

Serves: 4 | Total time: ~35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 pitas, warmed
• 1 cup chopped cucumber + tomatoes

Yogurt sauce: 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, pinch salt, dill or parsley.

Method

1) Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, spices, salt, pepper. Form 16 meatballs.

2) Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Brown meatballs 8–10 minutes, turning, until 165°F.

3) Stir sauce ingredients until smooth.

4) Fill pitas with meatballs, veggies, and yogurt sauce.

Why it works: Spices keep lean turkey flavorful; yogurt sauce adds acid and creaminess without heavy mayo.