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Grilled Turkey Kafta Patties
Ground turkey lightens up this traditional Middle Eastern dish without sacrificing flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 16 oz ground turkey breast
- 1 onion quartered, medium
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- parsley garnish, fresh
- Rice Pilaf optional, or pita bread to serve
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill on high.
- Pour olive oil on to a large plate; set aside.
- Pulse together all remaining ingredients (ground turkey through nutmeg) in a food processor until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove blade from food processor and use hands to form 8 small patties.
- Place patties on plate with olive oil and toss once to coat both sides.
- Grill over high heat 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until internal cooking temperature reaches 165 degrees or higher.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice pilaf or in a pita bread with cucumber yogurt sauce.
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Notes
- These patties can be cooked under the broiler just as easily as they can be grilled! Just broil on high for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned.
Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5.1g
(2%)
Protein
28.7g
(57%)
Fat
4.6g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.1g
(24%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
648mg
(27%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Sugar
1.7g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 28.7g | 57% |
| Fat | 4.6g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.