Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Turkey Recipes Turkey Leftover Recipes Turkey Meatball Pita Sandwich Be the first to rate & review! Greens, sliced cucumber and fresh herbs give this healthy turkey meatball sandwich a fresh, summery flavor. Serving the meatballs in a pita pocket instead of on the traditional hoagie roll cuts down on carbs and allows the sandwich fillings to really shine. And possibly the best news? This delicious sandwich comes together in just 10 minutes. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 10, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 stuffed pita half Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging High-Protein Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ (6 to 7 inch) whole-grain pita bread ⅓ cup mixed salad greens ¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber 6 leftover meatballs, warmed if desired (from Turkey Meatballs; see Associated Recipes) 1 tablespoon plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley 1 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of salt Pinch of ground pepper Directions Fill pita half with salad greens and cucumber; add meatballs. Combine yogurt, basil (or parsley), lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over the meatballs. Note If you're following our 1,500-calorie diabetes meal plan, you'll make the Turkey Meatballs with Linguine & Fresh Tomato Sauce (see Associated Recipes) earlier in the 7-day plan, then use the leftovers to make this meatball pita sandwich come together in a jiffy. Associated Recipe Turkey Meatballs with Linguine & Fresh Tomato Sauce Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 328 Calories 12g Fat 27g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 stuffed pita half Calories 328 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 3g Protein 32g 64% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 107mg 36% Vitamin A 770IU 15% Vitamin C 8mg 8% Folate 53mcg 13% Sodium 749mg 33% Calcium 98mg 8% Iron 4mg 21% Magnesium 46mg 11% Potassium 648mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved