🦃 Turkey Gyro Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce
These Turkey Gyro Pockets are packed with seasoned ground turkey, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, all tucked into soft pita bread. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a Mediterranean-themed feast.
Equipment
- Skillet or sauté pan
- Mixing bowls
- Grater for cucumber
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
For the Turkey Filling:
- 1 lb 450g ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat or low-fat
- ½ cucumber peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pockets:
- 4 whole wheat or regular pita breads halved, or use pita pockets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce or spinach
- ¼ small red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
- Place grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Chill in fridge while preparing the turkey (flavors develop best when chilled for at least 10 minutes).
Cook the Ground Turkey
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7–9 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the turkey and mix.
Assemble the Gyro Pockets
- Warm pita bread (in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven).
- Fill each pita half with lettuce, turkey, tomatoes, red onion, and a dollop of tzatziki.
- Add optional toppings like feta or olives, if using.
Notes
💡 Tips for Success
Use a lean turkey (93% preferred) to prevent excess grease Drain cucumbers well for a thick tzatziki For a low-carb version, serve turkey and toppings in lettuce wraps or bowls
Use a lean turkey (93% preferred) to prevent excess grease Drain cucumbers well for a thick tzatziki For a low-carb version, serve turkey and toppings in lettuce wraps or bowls