Turkey Kofta Bowls
Mint and garlic season juicy, browned turkey kofta, with cool cucumber, crisp carrot ribbons and roasted sweet potato in every bowl.
Fits AIP, Celiac, Hashimoto's and 15 more diets
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Ingredients
- 150 g ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled into ribbons
- 200 g sweet potato, cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Toss sweet potato with half the oil; roast at 425°F until tender.20 min timer
- Mix turkey with dried mint, garlic, ginger, salt, and half the fresh mint.
- Shape into small kofta and brown in remaining oil until crusted.
- Add water, cover, and cook until the centers reach 165°F.8 min timer
- Arrange cucumber, carrot, and sweet potato in a bowl; add kofta and remaining mint.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Turkey, olive oil, mint, garlic, ginger and vegetables bring the flavor without grains, dairy, eggs or nightshades.
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