Meal Kit
Turkey Gyro Meatball Salad
with homemade tzatziki dressing and toasted pita chips
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Whether you pronounce it "jeer-oh," "guy-roh," or "yee-roh," something we can all agree on is how much we love those Greek sandwiches of shaved meat on warm pita. We put a twist in this version by making lean, healthy ground turkey meatballs and serving it with a crisp romaine salad. The aromatic seasoning blend, creamy yogurt-cucumber tzatziki sauce, and warm pita wedges provide all the flavors of a traditional gyro at a fraction of the usual calories. Opa!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Ground Turkey
- 1 Romaine Heart
- 1 Onion
- 2 Persian Cucumbers
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- 1 Lemon
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- 1 Tbsp. Home Chef Gyro Spice Blend
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- 0 Dill Sprigs
- 1 Roma Tomato
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) lOb499PV
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs38g
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Fat25g
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Protein47g
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Sodium600mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
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 Meatballs and Pita
Cut pita into eight wedges. Combine turkey, gyro seasoning, feta cheese crumbles (reserve a pinch for garnish), and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Thoroughly mix ingredients and form 8-10 ping pong ball-sized meatballs.
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Cook the Meatballs
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a medium oven-safe non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place meatballs in hot pan and cook 7 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer pan to oven and bake 7-9 minutes, or until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees. Be careful when removing pan from oven - handle will be hot! Thoroughly wash mixing bowl for later use.
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Cook Pita Chips
While meatballs are cooking, place pita chips on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bake 7-9 minutes, or until chips are lightly browned.
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Prepare the Ingredients
Mince dill (dill stems are tender and can also be minced). Hold romaine head at root end and chop coarsely. Trim cucumbers and cut into 1/4" dice. Cut Roma tomato into 1/4" dice. Zest lemon, halve, and juice. Peel and halve onion. Slice halves into thin strips like sticks (julienne).
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Make the Tzatziki
In mixing bowl used for meatballs, combine Greek yogurt, dill (reserve a pinch for garnish), cucumber, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Mix together thoroughly.
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Plate the Dish
Place romaine, red onion (start with 1/4 cup and add more to taste), and tomatoes on a plate. Add tzatziki next to salad and place meatballs on top. Garnish with remaining feta cheese, lemon zest, and dill. Drizzle extra tzatziki over or use as a dipping sauce. Serve pita chips on the side.
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