Za’Atar Turkey Pitas with Everything Bagel Crust and Yogurt Hummus Sauce

These pitas are a flavor explosion in every bite. The pitas are rubbed with olive oil and coated in everything bagel seasoning, then pan-toasted until golden and crunchy. Inside, you’ll find savory za’atar-seasoned ground turkey, a creamy yogurt hummus sauce and a crisp cucumber-tomato salad. Drizzle with hot sauce for an extra kick and dinner is ready in just 20 minutes!

Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is high in protein and packed with bold Middle Eastern flavors. The combination of warm spiced meat, cool creamy sauce and fresh crunchy veggies makes every bite satisfying. Plus, it’s all made in one pan for easy cleanup.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon HummusView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit PitasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon YogurtView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Mini CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Everything Bagel SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 tablespoon Za'atar SpiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Quarter lemon. Dice tomato into ¼-inch pieces. Quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice crosswise into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Halve pitas; gently pull apart to create pockets. In a small bowl, whisk together a drizzle of olive oil, juice from one lemon wedge, salt and pepper. Add tomato and cucumber; stir to combine.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking up meat into pieces; stir in stock concentrate, half the Za’atar Spice (all for 4 servings), salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan. While turkey cooks, drizzle the outside of each pita half with olive oil, rubbing all over to ensure even coverage. Sprinkle all over with Everything Bagel Seasoning, pressing to adhere.
3. Return pan used for turkey to medium heat. Add seasoned pita halves to pan; cook until lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a second small bowl, mix together yogurt, hummus, 1 tsp water and juice from one lemon wedge until combined (for 4 servings, use 2 tsp water and juice from two lemon wedges).
4. Spread insides of pita halves with yogurt hummus sauce (make sure to save some for drizzling on top!). Evenly divide turkey between pitas; top with tomato-cucumber salad. Divide pitas between plates. Drizzle with as much hot sauce and remaining yogurt hummus sauce as you like. Serve with remaining lemon wedges and any remaining tomato-cucumber salad on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken or even ground beef works well in this recipe. Adjust cooking time as needed.

What can I substitute for everything bagel seasoning?

Mix equal parts sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic and flaky salt to make your own.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

No, the pitas contain wheat. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pitas or lettuce wraps.