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Grilled Turkey Kafta Patties - The Lemon Bowl
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Grilled Turkey Kafta Patties

Ground turkey lightens up this traditional Middle Eastern dish without sacrificing flavor.
Course Main
Cuisine Lebanese
Keyword kafta with turkey
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 173kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon 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

  • 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.

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

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.1g | Protein: 28.7g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 648mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 1.7g