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Mini Turkey Mince Patties in Pita Pockets

These pita pockets are not only tasty and easy to make, but high in calcium and fibre, low in carbs and diabetes-friendly!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Cuisine Chicken / Poultry & Egg, High Calcium, High Fiber, Low Carbohydrate, Quick Easy
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Fresh Turkey Mince
  • 4 pcs Spring Onions Thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 Pinch Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 5 g Fresh Coriander Leaves Finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Wholemeal Pita Pockets (67g each)
  • 80 g Mixed Salad Leaves
  • 2 pcs Italian Tomatoes Seeds removed, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Thick Greek-style Natural Yoghurt
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves Finely chopped
  • 1 Pinch Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 150°C.
  • Combine turkey mince, spring onions, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, fresh coriander and lemon juice in a large bowl. Form tablespoonfuls of mixture into patties.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add half of patties and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Alternatively, cook patties in a non-stick grill, such as a George Foreman grill.
  • Transfer cooked patties onto an oven tray lined with non-stick paper and place in the oven to keep warm.
  • Add remaining oil to the frying pan and cook remaining patties.
  • Cut each pita bread in half and split open. Fill pockets with salad leaves, tomato and capsicum. Place 2 patties in each pocket and serve with a spoonful of yoghurt and herb dressing.
  • To make yoghurt and herb dressing: Combine yoghurt, mint and coriander in a bowl. Season with pepper.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Calories :423
Kilojoules :1765
Fat :13.3
Carbohydrate :40.7
Protein :33.7
Sodium :490
Saturated Fat :4.4
Fiber :4.7
Calcium :81
Sugar :6.8
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