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.