Favorite Ground Turkey Recipes....

I made 2 minced (Ground) Turkey recipes this week- both were delicious!

1. Larb (Thai ground chicken/turkey/pork salad)- turkey sauteed with garlic, chilli pepper, ginger then mixed with a dressing made out of thai fish sauce, sugar & lime juice. Add plenty of chopped coriander (Cilantro) and mint and then add coleslaw/stir fry veggies and crushed peanuts to garnish.

It is SERIOUSLY yummy!!!

2. Moroccan Turkey meatball tagine (Kefta)- served with herbed cous cous.

Meatballs: 1 pack minced (Ground) Turkey, 1 egg, 1 small onion- finely chopped, 1.5 tsp ras al hanout (Middle eastern spice mix**)

** If you cant get the spice mix make your own using 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp paprika.

Make the meatballs then leave to chill & Firm for 1 hour in the fridge, then bake in oven for 10 mins (They just need part cooking as they will be added to the tagine sauce).

Tagine Sauce: 3 crushed garlic cloves, 1 large onion- chopped, 1 can chopped tomatoes, 1-2 chopped bell peppers (any colour), 2 tsp honey, 50g chopped dried apricots, 1 tsp parika, 1 chopped chilli/ 1tsp chilli flakes (optional) bunch fresh chopped parsley. Handful of flaked toasted almonds for garnish.

Make the meatballs as per stage 1, and make the sauce- then add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer on low for 10 further mins.

Serve with cous cous mixed with lemon juice, fresh chopped parsley, raisins/sultanas & fresh coriander (cilantro)

Yummm

This is a delicious recipe me and my boyfriend found and it's really tasty. My guy is a meat and potatoes guy but he requests these on a regular basis.

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Serve a light and fresh turkey burger flavored with pesto and feta cheese. A spicy and creamy tzatziki sauce is great spread on the burgers or served on the side for dipping.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 stuffed pita half)

Recipe Time

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving Calories: 303
Fat: 8.8g
Saturated fat: 2.9g
Monounsaturated fat: 4.1g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
Protein: 33g
Carbohydrate: 24.3g
Fiber: 3g
Cholesterol: 56mg
Iron: 1.9mg
Sodium: 595mg
Calcium: 101mg

Ingredients

1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon minced red onion
2 tablespoons commercial pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 garlic clove, minced
Cooking spray
2 cups arugula
2 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, toasted and halved

Preparation
1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl; mix until combined. Divide panko mixture into 4 portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick oval patty.
2. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Place 1 patty and 1/2 cup arugula in each pita half.
Tzatziki sauce: Combine 1/2 cup plain low-fat, Greek-style yogurt; 1/4 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper. Serve with sliced bell pepper and celery sticks.

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