Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ pound cooked turkey, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
3 pita bread rounds
½ cup plain yogurt
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and lemon juice. Cook until onion is tender. Mix in turkey, season with curry powder and continue cooking until heated through.
2
Remove from heat. Stir in apple. Stuff pitas with the mixture. Drizzle with yogurt to serve.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Curry powder is a powerful anti-inflammatory spice blend rich in turmeric, which contains curcumin — a compound studied for its antioxidant properties.
- Using pre-cooked turkey makes this recipe incredibly fast and is a great way to repurpose leftover roast turkey into an entirely new meal.
- Fresh apple adds a natural sweetness and satisfying crunch without any added sugar, plus it contributes fiber and vitamin C to the dish.
- Plain yogurt serves as a lighter, protein-rich alternative to mayonnaise or sour cream, adding creaminess while keeping the dish feeling fresh.
- Whole wheat pita rounds can easily be substituted for added fiber and a more complex, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the curry spices.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a solid balance of protein from the turkey and yogurt, supporting muscle maintenance and satiety.
- The olive oil used for cooking contributes heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that help with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
- Apple and onion together provide prebiotic fibers that support a healthy gut microbiome.
- Lemon juice not only brightens the flavor but adds a small boost of vitamin C, which also helps with iron absorption from the turkey.
- This meal is relatively moderate in sodium, making it a reasonable choice for those watching their salt intake.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories480
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat14 g72 g19.44%
- Saturated Fat2.5 g20 g12.5%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat8.5 g
- Cholesterol65 mg300 mg21.67%
- Sodium520 mg2300 mg22.61%
- Total Carbohydrate57 g275 g20.73%
- Dietary Fiber4 g28 g14.29%
- Total Sugars10 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein31 g50 g62%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)4 mcg20 mcg20%
- Calcium140 mg1300 mg10.77%
- Iron3.2 mg18 mg17.78%
- Potassium620 mg4700 mg13.19%
- Vitamin A180 mcg900 mcg20%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)9 mg90 mg10%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)2 mg15 mg13.33%
- Vitamin K8 mcg120 mcg6.67%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.4 mg1.2 mg33.33%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.3 mg1.3 mg23.08%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)7.5 mg16 mg46.88%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.7 mg1.7 mg41.18%
- Folate55 mcg400 mcg13.75%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.5 mcg2.4 mcg20.83%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)1.1 mg5 mg22%
- Choline75 mg550 mg13.64%
- Phosphorus320 mg1250 mg25.6%
- Iodine18 mcg150 mcg12%
- Magnesium52 mg420 mg12.38%
- Zinc2.8 mg11 mg25.45%
- Selenium28 mcg55 mcg50.91%
- Copper0.2 mg0.9 mg22.22%
- Manganese0.9 mg2.3 mg39.13%
- Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
- Molybdenum12 mcg45 mcg26.67%
- Chloride380 mg2300 mg16.52%
