Meal Kit
Spiced Turkey Kofta Gyros
With Cool Tzatziki Sauce and Pickled Onions in a Soft Pita
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
The flavors of Turkey and Greece unite in this innovative, healthier take on classic Mediterranean street food. We start with seasoned lean turkey shaped into kofta, a Mediterranean meatloaf. Stuffed into warm, soft pitas and accompanied by fresh veggies, creamy yogurt tzatziki, and lemon-and-dill marinated onions - it’s an elegant meal that's still totally cool to eat with your hands.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 14 oz. Ground Turkey
- 1 Yellow Onion
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- 1 Lemon
- 1 Persian Cucumber
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- 2 Tbsp. Home Chef Gyro Spice Blend
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 0 Dill Sprigs
- 1 Tomato
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Nutrition (per serving) GqyD6YPB
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates108g
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Net Carbs105g
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Fat6g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1230mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 3 Mixing Bowls
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with foil or use a non-stick baking sheet. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Stem and finely chop the dill. Dice half of the Persian cucumber and chop the other half into rounds. Cut tomato into half-moon slices. Halve lemon. Mince garlic and divide in two. Peel and slice onion into rounds.
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Mix the Kofta Blend
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, gyro spice blend, and half the garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Bake the Kofta
Form the turkey mixture into a 1" thick, rectangle-shaped kofta loaf. Place the kofta on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until firm and a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into ¼" thick slices.
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Prepare the Tzatziki
In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, half the feta cheese (reserving remaining for garnish), half the garlic, half the dill, diced cucumber, juice of half the lemon, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Place tzatziki in refrigerator to chill before serving.
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Warm Pitas and Prepare the Onions
Wrap pitas in foil and place the packet in warm oven just before serving for 3-5 minutes, just until warmed through. In a separate mixing bowl, combine onion slices with remaining dill (reserving a pinch for garnish), juice of remaining lemon half, and 2 tsp. olive oil. Stir to coat and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Plate the Dish
Place two warmed pita flatbreads on a plate. Top pitas with half the sliced kofta, divided among two pitas. Garnish with tomato and cucumber slices. Add marinated onions. Add a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with remaining dill, remaining feta cheese, and a crack of fresh black pepper.
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