Ground Turkey and Vegetable Patties
Embark on a healthy cooking journey with our ground turkey and vegetable patties recipe, designed for your meat grinder. This recipe combines lean turkey with a medley of fresh vegetables, creating a nutritious yet flavorful meal that's easy to prepare. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner option.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup zucchini, grated
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions for Recipe:
Preparation (15 minutes): If you're grinding your own turkey, cut the turkey breast into chunks suitable for your meat grinder. Use a medium hole plate to grind the turkey.
Mixing (10 minutes): In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey with grated zucchini, carrot, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Forming Patties (10 minutes): Shape the mixture into patties.
Cooking (15 minutes): Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 7-8 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.
Estimated Times for the Recipe:
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Appliance Settings:
- Meat Grinder: Medium hole plate for grinding the turkey.
Additional Tips:
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini and carrot to prevent the patties from being too wet.
- Ensure the skillet is not overcrowded to allow the patties to cook evenly.