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Leftover Turkey? Make Shawarma Lettuce Wraps!

We had some leftover turkey breast from our Passover Seder and I wanted to use it up in a creative way.  I luckily had a brand new package of my favourite Shawarma spice which happens to Kosher for Passover!  If you don’t have some on hand, you can likely whip something up – just look for some spice recipes online.  Alternatively, use a blend of spices that you find appealing…it will still come out great!

IMG_1236Here’s the recipe and how I prepared it.  You can play with the quantities depending on what you have on hand. It would be difficult to mess this up.

Ingredients

1 large onion, sliced
1/3 ( approximately) leftover cooked turkey (any turkey meat will work, including breast meat)
Shawarma spice to taste
Water (approx 1/2) cup
1-2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil
Lettuce leaves, washed and dried (for serving)

Method

Shred leftover turkey and place in bowl

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Sauté onions in oil until caramelized

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Add shredded turkey and toss together

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Sprinkle with Shawarma spice, to taste, and toss until heated through.

IMG_1237 IMG_1239Add water to pan (use your judgement, I added about 1/2 cup – this will add some moisture into the dish without making it soggy)

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Toss together, cover and reduce heat to medium low for 2-3 minutes, keeping close watch so that it doesn’t burn

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Spoon into lettuce leaves

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Top with chopped mediterranean-style salad and enjoy!

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My family loved it- I hope yours will, too 🙂

 

Tanya

 

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