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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
10 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 medium onion (quartered)
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • fresh parsley (garnish)
  • rice pilaf or pita bread to serve (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat grill on high.
  2. Pour olive oil on to a large plate; set aside.
  3. Pulse together all remaining ingredients (ground turkey through nutmeg) in a food processor until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove blade from food processor and use hands to form 8 small patties.
  5. Place patties on plate with olive oil and toss once to coat both sides.
  6. Grill over high heat 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until internal cooking temperature reaches 165 degrees or higher.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice pilaf or in a pita bread with cucumber yogurt sauce.

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 Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 648mg (27%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 1.7g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.