Turkey bell pepper patties - Green Capsicum and turkey recipe
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If you are looking to please everyone at home especially little ones, here is a healthy snack, entrée, easy lunch box all in one. Patties are my favorite because they are easy, healthy and versatile food that I often cook in batches. The original recipe was from food network's Giada De Laurentis turkey meatballs. I added my twist to it with the green bell peppers and left out some of the ingredients that are not healthy. I love the flavor and color of peppers and they are full of antioxidants. I am always looking to introduce veggies into dishes that my children already love. Delish........ Here is the link.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/mini-turkey-meatballs-recipe.html
Quick overview of health benefits. First of all I don't deep fry it, grill (indoor or outdoor) or bake it. Second of all, its a combination of protein, lean meat (lesser fat), veggies, cheese and awesome flavors. Pair it with yogurt and some fresh fruits and its a meal by itself. You can turn them into mini meatball appetizers - prick them with toothpicks and set a bowl of ketchup. Or pair them with some fresh cooked spaghetti and tomato sauce for dinner. If you opt to make patties, add tomato, lettuce, onions, fried mushrooms and cheese and turn into a burger.
For an Indian version, I add loads of cilantro instead of parsley, red chilly powder (paprika or cayenne pepper ) instead of black pepper, some cumin. Make a coconut based gravy and let the meatballs hang in them...Yum...
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey - 1 lb (85-93% lean)
Green bell pepper - 1 small to medium size, chopped finely
onion - 1 small, finely chopped
Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup parmesan (dry)
garlic - 2 pods, minced
Italian parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped finely
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt, ground pepper to taste
Method
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1. Chop onions, parsley, garlic using a food processor or by hand.
2. In a large bowl mix all ingredients except turkey, taste for salt and pepper. Adjust to taste. Salt and pepper should be slightly elevated to be absorbed by turkey.
3. Add turkey and mix well. If moisture present, add bread crumbs.
Cook
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1. Patties - Divide turkey mix into 6 to 8 balls, flatten out with palm and grill it, I use a indoor electric grill.
2. Meatballs - With your right hand, make medium size balls and line them up on a cookie sheet greased with oil. About 25 balls. Bake for 20-25 mins on 350 degrees.
Serve with ketchup or other yogurt based dip. Finger and lip smacking goodness...
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If you are looking to please everyone at home especially little ones, here is a healthy snack, entrée, easy lunch box all in one. Patties are my favorite because they are easy, healthy and versatile food that I often cook in batches. The original recipe was from food network's Giada De Laurentis turkey meatballs. I added my twist to it with the green bell peppers and left out some of the ingredients that are not healthy. I love the flavor and color of peppers and they are full of antioxidants. I am always looking to introduce veggies into dishes that my children already love. Delish........ Here is the link.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/mini-turkey-meatballs-recipe.html
Quick overview of health benefits. First of all I don't deep fry it, grill (indoor or outdoor) or bake it. Second of all, its a combination of protein, lean meat (lesser fat), veggies, cheese and awesome flavors. Pair it with yogurt and some fresh fruits and its a meal by itself. You can turn them into mini meatball appetizers - prick them with toothpicks and set a bowl of ketchup. Or pair them with some fresh cooked spaghetti and tomato sauce for dinner. If you opt to make patties, add tomato, lettuce, onions, fried mushrooms and cheese and turn into a burger.
For an Indian version, I add loads of cilantro instead of parsley, red chilly powder (paprika or cayenne pepper ) instead of black pepper, some cumin. Make a coconut based gravy and let the meatballs hang in them...Yum...
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey - 1 lb (85-93% lean)
Green bell pepper - 1 small to medium size, chopped finely
onion - 1 small, finely chopped
Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup parmesan (dry)
garlic - 2 pods, minced
Italian parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped finely
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt, ground pepper to taste
Method
---------
1. Chop onions, parsley, garlic using a food processor or by hand.
2. In a large bowl mix all ingredients except turkey, taste for salt and pepper. Adjust to taste. Salt and pepper should be slightly elevated to be absorbed by turkey.
3. Add turkey and mix well. If moisture present, add bread crumbs.
Cook
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1. Patties - Divide turkey mix into 6 to 8 balls, flatten out with palm and grill it, I use a indoor electric grill.
2. Meatballs - With your right hand, make medium size balls and line them up on a cookie sheet greased with oil. About 25 balls. Bake for 20-25 mins on 350 degrees.
Serve with ketchup or other yogurt based dip. Finger and lip smacking goodness...
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