Garden Turkey Pockets

Prep: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Garden Turkey Pockets are a fresh, healthy lunch option featuring tender turkey combined with crunchy carrots and celery, coated in creamy yogurt, and served in whole wheat pita pockets. Perfect for a light, nutritious meal that appeals to both kids and adults seeking a wholesome, portable dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup cubed turkey breasts
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons oil-free Italian dressing
  • green leaf lettuce
  • 2 (6-inch) whole wheat pita bread rounds

Instructions

  1. Combine the cubed turkey breasts, shredded carrots, diced celery, and plain yogurt in a bowl.
  2. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
  3. Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
  4. Slice the whole wheat pita bread rounds in half to create pockets.
  5. Fill each pita pocket with the chilled turkey mixture and green leaf lettuce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

234 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 7g 9% DV
Carbs 39.8g 14% DV
Fiber 8.2g 29% DV
Sugar 15.1g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 522.5mg 23% DV
Potassium 856.8mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 962mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 109.8mg 8% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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