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Leftover Turkey Patties

These crispy and golden turkey patties are the perfect way to use leftover turkey.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 patties
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups turkey meat cooked, shredded; 10 ounces
  • ½ cup superfine almond flour can substitute plain breadcrumbs, gluten-free if needed
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain, whole milk; or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt see notes below
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • ½ onion chopped
  • ½ cup parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Add the turkey, almond flour, yogurt, mustard, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic, and onion to your food processor's bowl.
  2. Process until finely chopped and incorporated, stopping once to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Fold in the parsley. (If you add the parsley to the food processor, the patties will be tinted green - still delicious, but not pretty to look at. Speaking from experience).
  4. Heat a double-burner griddle over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Brush it with olive oil. Use a ¼ cup ice cream scoop or measuring cup to measure the patties, placing them on the griddle and flattening them with a spatula.
  5. Cook the patties for about 3 minutes on each side until well browned. Briefly place them on paper towels to drain. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If using any salt other than Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, including Morton kosher salt, use half the amount listed.
  • The mixture should be smooth and easy to work with. If it's very dry and crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of yogurt. If it's very wet, add 1-2 tablespoons of almond flour. 
  • You can use white meat, dark meat, or a mix of both. But remove the skin. Its texture won't work in this recipe.
  • The nutrition info assumes that almond flour was used. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days (but start counting those days from the day you got the turkey). To freeze these patties, arrange them on a large parchment-lined tray, not touching each other, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag. If layering them in the bag, separate the layers with wax paper.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2patties Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 367mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10patties

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Serving 2patties
Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 367mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.