Sumac turkey-stuffed pittas

A vibrant dinner featuring subtly spiced sumac turkey meatballs paired with a sweet-and-sour slaw, served in toasted pittas with yogurt. This budget-friendly recipe is ready in just 25 minutes.

2 portioner 25 min easyMellanöstern

Ingredienser

  • 300 g turkey mince
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 white cabbage finely sliced
  • small bunch of mint leaves picked and chopped
  • 0.5 red onion finely sliced
  • 0.5 cucumber deseeded and chopped
  • 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • 2 large pittas toasted (gluten-free (if needed))
  • dairy-free natural yogurt to serve

Gör så här

1

Tip the mince, sumac, cumin, garlic and lemon zest into a bowl, season and combine using your hands.

2

Form the mixture into 10 small balls, about 30g each.

3

Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the balls for 8-10 mins, shaking the pan now and then until browned and cooked.

4

Alternatively, if using an air fryer, heat to 180C, brush the meatballs with oil and bake for 10-12 mins, turning halfway through.

5

Combine the cabbage, mint, onion, cucumber and pomegranate seeds with the lemon juice and season.

6

Stuff the slaw and meatballs into the pittas and serve with the yogurt.