Turkey Shawarma with Tomato Relish and Tahini Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Turkey Shawarma with Tomato Relish and Tahini Sauce
45 min.
8
450kcal

Suggestions


Welcome to a culinary journey that transports you straight to the vibrant streets of the Middle East! Our Turkey Shawarma with Tomato Relish and Tahini Sauce is not only a delightful feast for the taste buds but also a wholesome option for those who prefer a dairy-free meal. In just 45 minutes, you can serve a satisfying lunch or dinner to up to eight people, bringing hearty flavors packed into every pita pocket.

Imagine tender, marinated turkey cutlets grilled to perfection, complemented by the aromatic spices of turmeric, cumin, and coriander. The addition of sweet, grilled onions adds a delightful crunch, while a tangy tomato relish and creamy tahini sauce elevate this dish to a whole new level. Served alongside sliced pickled eggplant or nibbled on with sour dill pickles, each bite is a balance of heartiness and zest.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows you to customize it to your preferences. It’s perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a cozy dinner at home. With a caloric breakdown that embraces protein-rich turkey and healthy fats from olive oil, you can indulge guilt-free! Ready to impress your family and friends with authentic flavors? Dive in and enjoy this culinary delight!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon cayenne pepper hot
  • teaspoons coarse kosher salt 
  • cup dill pickles sour thinly sliced
  • teaspoons ground coriander 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoon ground pepper black
  • teaspoon ground pepper white
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin divided ()
  •  onions cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  •  pita breads whole
  • 2.5 pounds thick turkey cutlets 
  • tablespoon turmeric 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Arrange turkey cutlets in 15x10x2-inch glassbaking dish.
  2. Spread onion slices in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  3. Mix turmeric, coarsesalt, ground coriander, ground cumin, blackpepper, white pepper, and hot paprika insmall bowl.
  4. Sprinkle onion slices with 1tablespoon spice mixture, then drizzle 2tablespoons olive oil over, turning onions tocoat both sides.
  5. Sprinkle remaining spicemixture over both sides of turkey cutlets,rubbing in spice mixture with fingertipsto coat.
  6. Drizzle 4 tablespoons olive oil overturkey, turning cutlets to coat both sides.Cover and chill onions and turkey at least4 hours and up to 8 hours.
  7. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  8. Brush grill rack with oil.
  9. Brush pita breadswith 2 tablespoons oil. Grill onion slicesuntil tender, about 4 minutes per side. Grillturkey cutlets until cooked through, about3 minutes per side. Grill pita breads untilgrill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.
  10. Transfer turkey cutlets and onion slices tocutting board and keep pita breads warm.Working in batches, stack several turkeyslices and cut thinly crosswise. Repeatstacking and cutting with onion slices.
  11. Mixtogether turkey and onions in large bowl.
  12. Place 1 pita bread on each of 8 plates.Top with turkey-onion mixture, then
  13. Tomato Relish, Tahini Sauce, and eggplantand serve.
  14. *Eggplant packed in a pickling brine of water,vinegar, salt, herbs, and spices; sold atMiddle Eastern markets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories450kcal
Protein36.75%
Fat31.53%
Carbs31.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.75
Glycemic Load
29.71
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
6.3960869001306%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:450.26kcal
22.51%
Fat:15.7g
24.16%
Saturated Fat:2.1g
13.12%
Carbohydrates:35.54g
11.85%
Net Carbohydrates:33.05g
12.02%
Sugar:1.46g
1.62%
Cholesterol:88.59mg
29.53%
Sodium:1093.61mg
47.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.18g
82.36%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.44%
Vitamin E:2.16mg
14.37%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.72%
Vitamin K:12.28µg
11.7%
Iron:1.88mg
10.46%
Fiber:2.5g
9.98%
Calcium:74.25mg
7.43%
Phosphorus:72.36mg
7.24%
Vitamin B3:1.34mg
6.72%
Copper:0.13mg
6.44%
Magnesium:23.86mg
5.97%
Folate:20.79µg
5.2%
Potassium:169.07mg
4.83%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.66%
Zinc:0.62mg
4.16%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.1%
Vitamin C:3mg
3.64%
Vitamin A:141.83IU
2.84%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.69%
Source:Epicurious