Lunch: Turkey Meatballs in Pitas Recipe | MyRecipes

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Romaine Lettuce

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Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.

Ingredients

1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces ground turkey
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, cut in half
4 Romaine lettuce leaves
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Instructions

Combine 1 cup tomato and 1/4 teaspoon each cumin, salt, and black pepper; set aside. Combine turkey, 3 tablespoons cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon each cumin, salt, and black pepper. Shape into 12 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs. Divide among pita halves, and top each with 1 lettuce leaf, 1/4 cup tomato mixture, and 1 tablespoon yogurt.

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