Turkey Gyros and Yogurt Sauce

This is a quick, healthy and flavorful recipe that captures a little taste of Greece. 

28 minutes; serves 4

Gyros

1/2 small onion

2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1 lb. lean ground turkey

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

2 tsp olive oil

4 flat pita bread rounds (I like the ones without pockets)

sliced cucumber and tomatoes

Yogurt Sauce

1/2 cup plain yogurt

2 garlic cloves pressed

1/8 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup fresh cucumber, finely chopped

1. Preheat oven to 500 F. Mix the following gyro ingredients: garlic, onion, parsley, turkey, thyme, salt and black pepper. Mix until well blended.

2. Add oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat for 1-3 minutes. Form turkey into four thin, rectangular loaves, about 1/4 in. thick. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned. Place skillet in oven and bake 6-8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 F and loaves are no longer pink in the center.

3. Meanwhile prepare sauce by combining yogurt, garlic, salt, parsley and chopped cucumber.

4. Microwave pita bread 30-60 seconds. Slice cucumbers and tomatoes.

5. Remove turkey from oven. Thinly slice lengthwise. A bread knife works well. Arrange over pita and top with yogurt sauce, cucumbers and tomatoes.