15-Minute Lemon Pepper Turkey Pita Sandwiches
Zesty lemon pepper turkey pitas with crunchy veggies and a quick yogurt sauce make dinner happen fast.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 5 · Total: 15 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (186 reviews)
INSPIRED BY
I wanted the bright lemon-pepper vibe of deli turkey wraps, but with a hot skillet filling that cooks in minutes.
Story
Some nights I just need dinner to show up without a pep talk. This is my quick fix: warm pita, fast turkey, and a cool little yogurt sauce that tastes like you tried harder than you did. The crunch from cucumber and onion makes it feel fresh, not heavy. If you have feta in the fridge, it seals the deal.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup thin-sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Stir together the yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt, set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add turkey and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Warm pitas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
- Fill each pita with lettuce, cucumber, onion, and the hot turkey. Spoon on the yogurt sauce.
- Finish with feta, cut in half, and serve right away.
Chef Tips
- No ground turkey, use ground chicken or lean ground pork.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the turkey.
- Meal prep move, chop the veg and mix the sauce up to 2 days ahead.
- If your lemon pepper is salty, wait to add extra salt until after tasting.
Cook's Notes
- Lemon pepper blends vary a lot, start with 1 1/2 tsp if yours is very salty.
- Keep the skillet hot so the turkey browns instead of steaming.
- For kids, serve the sauce on the side for dipping.