Slide Meals

5-day slide meal plan · Protein: ground turkey

Days: 5
Protein: ground turkey
Budget:

$$$–
Difficulty:

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Explore Israeli home cooking with ground turkey as your guide. Experience flavors like tahini, za’atar, sumac, and olive oil in these delicious dishes.

Slide Chain

• Day 1: Turkish-Style Turkey Kebabs with Sumac

• Day 2: Leftover Kebab Pita Sandwiches

• Day 3: Turkish-Style Turkey and Chickpea Stew

• Day 4: Eggplant and Turkey Feta Bake

• Day 5: Mediterranean Turkey and Vegetable Bowl

• Combined Shopping List

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Day 1: Turkish-Style Turkey Kebabs with Sumac

Ingredients

Main

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 2 large onions, grated

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp sumac

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

Side

• 4 pita breads

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

1. Mix turkey, grated onion, garlic, sumac, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2. Shape into kebabs and grill until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

3. Reserve half of the cooked kebabs for tomorrow.

4. Serve with pita, cucumber, tomato, parsley, and lemon juice.

Cook’s Notes:

Sumac adds a tangy flavor to the kebabs.

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Day 2: Leftover Kebab Pita Sandwiches

Ingredients

Main

• Reserved kebabs

• 4 pita breads

• 1 tomato, sliced

• 1 cucumber, sliced

• 1/2 cup tahini

• 1 lemon, juiced

Side

• 1 cup yogurt

• 1/2 bunch fresh mint, chopped

Directions

1. Warm reserved kebabs and pita breads.

2. Assemble sandwiches with kebabs, tomato, cucumber, and drizzle with tahini and lemon juice.

3. Serve with yogurt mixed with chopped mint.

Cook’s Notes:

Refreshing mint yogurt complements the pita sandwiches.

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Day 3: Turkish-Style Turkey and Chickpea Stew

Ingredients

Main

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 2 tbsp za’atar

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Side

• 1 large eggplant, cubed

• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft.

2. Add turkey, bell pepper, and za’atar; cook until turkey is browned.

3. Stir in chickpeas and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Roast cubed eggplant until tender, about 20 minutes.

5. Serve stew with roasted eggplant and sprinkle with feta.

Cook’s Notes:

Za’atar adds a unique herbal flavor to the stew.

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Day 4: Eggplant and Turkey Feta Bake

Ingredients

Main

• Remaining turkey stew

• Roasted eggplant

• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Side

• 2 pita breads

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Layer turkey stew, roasted eggplant, and feta in a baking dish.

3. Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

4. Serve with warm pita breads.

Cook’s Notes:

A comforting bake that uses leftover stew.

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Day 5: Mediterranean Turkey and Vegetable Bowl

Ingredients

Main

• 2 cups leftover turkey stew

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1/2 cup tahini

• 1 lemon, juiced

Side

• 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

• 1/2 bunch fresh mint, chopped

Directions

1. Reheat turkey stew.

2. Toss cucumber and tomato with lemon juice.

3. Serve stew topped with fresh vegetables, drizzle with tahini, and garnish with parsley and mint.

Cook’s Notes:

A fresh and vibrant end to the week using remaining ingredients.

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Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• olive oil — 1 cup

• onion — 4 large

• garlic — 8 cloves

• ground turkey — 3 lbs

• tahini — 1 cup

• sumac — 2 tbsp

• za’atar — 3 tbsp

• lemon — 6

• cucumber — 2

• tomato — 6

• fresh parsley — 1 bunch

• fresh mint — 1 bunch

• pita bread — 10 pieces

• chickpeas — 2 cans

• yogurt — 2 cups

• feta cheese — 8 oz

• eggplant — 2 large

• red bell pepper — 3

• salt — 1 tbsp

• black pepper — 1 tbsp

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Final Notes

Enjoy these Israeli-inspired dishes that bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table with minimal effort.