Thyme Turkey Patties with Roasted Acorn Squash and Carrots
Juicy thyme turkey patties meet tender squash wedges and sweet roasted carrots in an easy, hands-on dinner.
- 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
- Sheet pan
- Gluten-free dairy-free
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Ingredients
- 680 g ground turkey
- 2 small acorn squash, halved, seeded and cut into wedges
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed tray.
- Toss squash and carrots with half the oil; roast until tender.25 min timer
- Mix turkey with thyme, garlic, lemon zest and salt; shape patties.
- Set the kids' patties aside, then brush all patties with oil.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Roast patties beside vegetables until browned and turkey reaches 165°F.20 min timer
Kids’ plate: Turkey patties
On the plate: Plain thyme turkey patty with soft acorn squash and carrot rounds.
Make it a game: Make a sunny plate with squash wedges and carrot rounds around the turkey patty. Pick a different shape to try whenever you like.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Turkey, acorn squash, carrots, olive oil, thyme and garlic; no grains, legumes or nightshades.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: No gluten-containing grains, soy, seaweed or kelp; turkey and vegetables use simple herbs.
- Pregnant: Turkey patties are roasted, with no raw, unpasteurised or alcoholic ingredients.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft squash and carrots accompany a small turkey patty broken into soft pieces.
- Kid (4–12): A plain turkey patty and sweet roasted squash make a familiar, hands-on plate.
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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