Ingredients
– 1 pound ground turkey
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 pita breads
– 1 cup lettuce, shredded
– 1 cup tomatoes, diced
– ½ cup cucumber, diced
– ½ cup tahini sauce or yogurt sauce
Instructions
Creating your Baked Turkey Kofta Pita Sandwich is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Kofta Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
3. Shape Koftas: Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into long, oval patties.
4. Grease a Baking Sheet: Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
5. Place Koftas: Arrange the koftas on the baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the koftas are cooked through and browned.
7. Warm Pitas: During the last 5 minutes of baking, you can warm the pita breads in the oven or on a skillet.
8. Prepare Vegetables: While the koftas are baking, chop the lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber for the sandwich.
9. Assemble Sandwiches: Once the koftas are done, let them rest for a few minutes. Then, slice a pita bread open and fill it with kofta, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and drizzle with tahini or yogurt sauce.
10. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your delicious Baked Turkey Kofta Pita Sandwich while warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sandwiches
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 28g