Turkey souvlaki in garlic yogurt sauce

Votes: 1

Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 627, total fat 17 G., saturated fats 4 G., proteins 43 G., carbohydrates 84 G., fiber 13 G., cholesterol 82 mg, sodium 696 mg, sugar 9 G.

This recipe is the easiest way to enjoy the fresh flavors of Greek cuisine. Turkey cutlets are sliced, pan-fried with spices, and served in pita bread with a quick tzatziki yogurt sauce. If you have leftover cutlets in the fridge, now you know what to do with them!

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 tbsp. l. olive oil
4 turkey cutlets
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tbsp. low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup grated cucumber
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 lettuce leaves
8 pitas with pockets (preferably thick and soft)

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Break the turkey cutlets into small pieces and place them in the skillet. Add the allspice, cumin, and oregano and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pieces are heated through.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, and garlic powder. Mix well. Place a piece of lettuce on the pita. Place the turkey on the lettuce leaves and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.

Author of the recipe - Robin Miller is a food writer and nutritionist.

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