Turkey Shawarma Pita Bar

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
• cooking oil
  1 tsp
• dried oregano
  1 tsp
• garlic powder
  2 tsp
• ground turkey
  20 oz
• lemon
  2 unit
• mini cucumber
  2 unit
• olive oil
  2 tsp
• paper
• pitas
  4 unit
• plastic wrap
• red onion
  1 unit
• salt
• shawarma spice blend
  1 tbsp
• sour cream
  6 tbsp
• sugar
  1 tsp
• tomato
  2 unit
• yogurt
  1/2 c

🍳 Cookware

• small microwave-safe bowl
• small bowl
• small bowl
• large pan

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel and thinly slice half the red onion (all for 4 servings). Quarter lemon . Dice tomato into 1/2-inch pieces. Trim and dice mini cucumber .

   red onion: 1 unit, lemon: 2 unit, tomato: 2 unit, mini cucumber: 2 unit
2. 

   2

   In a small microwave-safe bowl , combine the sliced onion, half the sugar , juice from half the lemon, and a large pinch of salt . Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the onion is softened, ⏱️ 60 seconds . Set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally.

   sugar: 1 tsp, salt, plastic wrap
3. 

   3

   In a separate small bowl , combine the tomato, cucumber, half the dried oregano , and a drizzle of olive oil (use all the oregano and a large drizzle of olive oil for 4 servings). Season with salt and black pepper .

   dried oregano: 1 tsp, olive oil: 2 tsp, black pepper
4. 

   4

   In a third small bowl , combine sour cream , yogurt , and half the garlic powder (you'll use the rest in the next step). Season with salt and pepper. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until the mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

   sour cream: 6 tbsp, yogurt: 1/2 c, garlic powder: 2 tsp
5. 5

   Open package of ground turkey and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey in a single layer; season with half the shawarma spice blend (all for 4 servings), remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If you added any other items to your meal (apps, sides, and/or dessert), you can get started on them now!

   ground turkey: 20 oz, cooking oil: 1 tsp, shawarma spice blend: 1 tbsp
6. 6

   Wrap pitas in paper towels dampened with water and microwave until warm and pliable, ⏱️ 60 seconds . Serve pickled onion (draining first), tomato-cucumber salad, white sauce, ground turkey, pitas, and remaining lemon wedges family style so everyone can build their own plate. (Don't forget to serve with any extra items you may have ordered to build out your meal!)

   pitas: 4 unit, paper