Vegetarian Tahini Turkey Gyros with Toasted Sesame
Total time35 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time15 min
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4 servings
For the turkey
- 1 lb ground turkey
Chef's tipBrown it just like ground meat, using the same amount. It's leaner than turkey, so add a little oil to the pan to keep it from sticking. - 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the tahini sauce
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
For assembling
- 4 flatbreads or pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup english cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and pourable — the sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon but thin enough to drizzle. Set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey with the cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
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