Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Pita recipe

Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Pita

1 pita

Serving Size

School Food Rocks

This recipe was developed and approved by Joe Urban

Global flavors and delicious textures combine in a fun format, featuring turkey meatballs, creamy tzatziki sauce, crisp veggies and feta cheese.

Ingredients Show More

Ingredient

50 Portions

100 Portions

Pita, Pocket, Wheat, 6", 7212oz, 9#, 2.SWG, Grecian Delight, RS000007

50 Portions 50 pita

100 Portions

Sauce, Tzatziki, 4/3.75#, 15#, Grecian Delight, SAL028

50 Portions 1 pt., 1 c., 2 tbsp.

100 Portions

Lettuce, red leaf, raw

50 Portions 3 qt.,½ c. shredded

100 Portions

Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average

50 Portions 100 slice, medium (1/4" thick)

100 Portions

Cucumber, peeled, raw

50 Portions 3 qt.,½ c. sliced

100 Portions

Cheese, feta

50 Portions 1 lbs., 9 oz.

100 Portions

Directions Show More

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Place turkey meatballs in a single layer on a sheet pan. Heat for 10-12 minutes or until hot. Critical Control Point: Product must reach an internal temperature of 165°F for 15 seconds.
  3. Transfer heated meatballs to steam table pan and cover. Critical Control Point: Hold hot at 135°F or above until service.
  4. Place pita on sheet pan and warm in oven for 1-2 minutes until soft and pliable.
  5. Assembly:
    a. Place warm pita on preparation surface.
    b. Spread 1 Tbsp tzatziki sauce in center of pita.
    c. Add ¼ cup shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and ¼ cup sliced cucumber.
    d. Top with 6 heated meatballs.
    e. Sprinkle 0.5 oz feta cheese over meatballs.
    f. Fold or wrap pita around filling.
  6. Serve immediately.

CCP: Wash hands thoroughly before handling food, after handling contaminated food or objects, and before switching to another step where there is an opportunity for contamination. This applies as well to before and after glove use. Use clean pair of gloves when handling product. Replace gloves after handling any other object.

Preparation

Food prep areas, equipment, and utensils, to be used in recipe will be washed and sanitized prior to beginning the preparation and cooking. Assemble all ingredients, utensils, etc. to be used in recipe within easy reach of prep area so that food safety can be managed more effectively as well as better control of contamination and cross-contamination.

Nutrients per Serving Show More

Calories 418.649

Saturated Fat 7.422 gm

Trans Fat 0.000* gm

Total Fat 17.439 gm

Cholesterol 57.616 mg

Calcium 201.358 mg

Total Dietary Fiber 5.751 gm

Iron 3.230 mg

Sodium 1205.798 mg

Potassium 325.639* mg

Sugars 3.996 gm

Carbohydrate 41.407 gm

Vitamin A 61.959* mcg RAE

Vitamin C 7.491 * mg

Protein 25.135 gm

Vitamin D 0.457* mcg

* Indicates missing Nutrient Information.

Component

Meat/Meat Alt 2 oz

Grain 2.5 oz

Vegetable 0.25 cups

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