Sage Turkey Patties with Roasted Acorn Squash and Carrots
Juicy little turkey patties pair with sweet roasted squash and soft carrots. Fresh sage and thyme bring cozy, savory flavor without a fussy sauce.
- AIP
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Low-histamine
- 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
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 600 g ground turkey, plain, unseasoned
- 1 acorn squash, halved, seeded and cut into wedges
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin batons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 3 tbsp water
Method
- Heat the oven; arrange squash and carrots on a lined tray.
- Roast until the squash is tender and the carrots are soft.30 min timer
- Meanwhile, shape turkey into small patties and warm oil in a skillet.
- Set aside the kids' share, then cook patties with sage, thyme, and garlic.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Turn patties until browned and they reach 165°F; serve with vegetables.15 min timer
Kids’ plate: Turkey Patty Bites
On the plate: Plain turkey patties with soft roasted acorn squash and carrot, set aside before adding the herbs and garlic.
Make it a game: Make a tiny garden with squash wedges and carrot batons around the turkey patties. Pick a favorite garden path for each bite.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Turkey, olive oil, squash, carrots, sage, thyme and garlic; no grains, legumes, dairy, coconut or nightshades.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: No gluten-containing grains, soy, seaweed or kelp; the patties use fresh herbs and garlic.
- Pregnant: Turkey patties are cooked to 165°F; no unpasteurised ingredients or alcohol.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft roasted squash and carrots with turkey broken into small, manageable pieces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild turkey patties and sweet roasted vegetables make a simple, familiar dinner.
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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