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