{"id":1597870,"date":"2020-05-07T08:40:24","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T12:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1597870"},"modified":"2020-05-07T08:40:24","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T12:40:24","slug":"make-it-your-own-greek-turkey-meatball-gyros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/make-it-your-own-greek-turkey-meatball-gyros\/","title":{"rendered":"Make It Your Own: Greek Turkey Meatball Gyros"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want a sure fire way to make everyone happy at dinner time?\u00a0 Let people customize these Greek Turkey Meatball Gyros by adding their own toppings.\u00a0 This “DIY” recipe from Tanya Bates makes dinner time more fun.\u00a0 Ground turkey is a leaner way to enjoy this crave-worthy<\/a> Greek dish.\u00a0 \u00a0Pre-make the turkey<\/a> meatballs and freeze them for an easy weeknight dinner or make them for a casual dinner party dish.<\/p>\n

Serves: 6-7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prep time: 10 mins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cooking Time: 25 mins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calories: 167 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Protein: 24 g<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fat: 11 g<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carbohydrates: 1 g<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sodium: 577 g<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For Turkey Meatballs<\/p>\n

-1.5 lbs of ground turkey<\/p>\n

-1 Egg<\/p>\n

-1\/3 Cup of crumbled feta, plus more for gyros<\/p>\n

-2 Tbsp of fresh chopped dill<\/p>\n

-1 Tbsp of lemon zest<\/p>\n

-1 Tbsp of fresh chopped oregano<\/p>\n

-1 Tbsp of fresh oregano<\/p>\n

-1 Tsp of garlic powder<\/p>\n

-1 Tsp of kosher salt<\/p>\n

-1\/2 Tsp of ground pepper<\/p>\n

Ideas for Gyro Toppings<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Fresh pitas<\/p>\n

-Romaine lettuce<\/p>\n

-Sliced cucumber<\/p>\n

-Sliced red onion<\/p>\n

-Sliced tomato<\/p>\n

-Crumbled Feta<\/p>\n

-Tzatziki<\/p>\n

-Fresh squeezed lemon juice<\/p>\n

-Fresh Mint<\/p>\n

-Salt & Pepper<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Instructions<\/p>\n

1) Preheat oven to 375F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper<\/p>\n

2) In a large bowl, add ground turkey, egg, herbs, spices, lemon rind and mix well to combine<\/p>\n

3) Add crumbled feta and fold into mixture<\/p>\n

4) Scoop out 1.5 Tbsp sized amounts of mixture and form into meatballs, place on the baking sheet<\/p>\n

5) Bake for roughly 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F<\/p>\n

6) Remove and serve in fresh pita with desired toppings (3 meatballs per serving)<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Meatballs can be stored in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for 1 week or in freezer friendly storage for a month and used as needed.<\/p>\n

Reheat in a greased pan or in the oven at 350F until warmed through (time will vary depending on refrigerated or frozen).<\/p>\n

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Want a sure fire way to make everyone happy at dinner time?\u00a0 Let people customize these Greek Turkey Meatball Gyros by adding their own toppings.\u00a0 This “DIY” recipe from Tanya…<\/div>\n
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