Grilled Turkey Kafta Patties
Ground turkey lightens up this traditional Middle Eastern dish without sacrificing flavor.
Servings 4
Calories 173kcal
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
- 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