Sage Turkey Patties with Carrots and Broccoli
Juicy turkey patties get their sweetness from grated carrot and a savory lift from sage, alongside soft broccoli and fresh parsley.
- AIP
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Keto
- Low-GI
- Paleo
- Kid-friendly
- One pan
- Quick
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 600 g ground turkey
- 400 g carrots, peeled and grated
- 350 g broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- 3 tbsp water
Method
- Steam broccoli until tender, then set it aside.8 min timer
- Mix turkey with grated carrot, sage, garlic and lemon zest.
- Shape the mixture into small patties and warm a skillet.
- Cook patties in oil until browned and 165°F/74°C inside.12 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share; serve with broccoli and parsley.Kids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Turkey Nugget Patties
On the plate: Small plain turkey patties with soft broccoli florets and tender carrot mixed into each patty.
Make it a game: Pretend the broccoli florets are little trees beside the turkey patties. Choose which tree each patty visits.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Turkey, carrots, broccoli, olive oil and fresh herbs; no grains, dairy, legumes or nightshades.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: No gluten-containing grains, soy, seaweed or kelp; fresh sage, parsley and garlic season the patties.
- Pregnant: Turkey patties are cooked to 165°F/74°C; nothing in the dish is raw, unpasteurised or alcoholic.
- Toddler (1–3): Small soft patty pieces with tender broccoli and finely grated carrot suit a little plate.
- Kid (4–12): Familiar small turkey patties come with mild broccoli and grated carrot mixed into the patties.
AIP check: watch for nightshade spices (paprika, chili, cayenne), seed spices (cumin, coriander seed), seed oils and hidden sugar. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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