Turkey Kofta Patties with Green Beans
Tender turkey patties with parsley, garlic, and lemon zest simmer alongside soft green beans. Grated carrot keeps every bite juicy, with familiar, gentle flavours.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, PCOS and 12 more diets
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Ingredients
- 450 g ground turkey
- 250 g green beans, trimmed and cut into short lengths
- 2 carrots, finely grated
- 40 g gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 120 ml water
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Mix turkey, oats, grated carrot, parsley, garlic, zest, and salt.
- Shape into small patties; brown in olive oil on both sides.
- Add water and green beans; cover and simmer until beans soften.12 min timer
- Uncover and simmer until patties are cooked through and liquid reduces.5 min timer
Why it works
- 65 and over: Tender turkey patties and soft green beans make an easy-to-cut plate.
- Crohn's or colitis: Mild parsley and soft green beans bring flavour without chili or alcohol.
- Wheat allergy: Gluten-free oats bind the turkey patties without wheat.
- Soy allergy: Olive oil seasons the patties; no soy ingredients are used.
- Shellfish allergy: Turkey and vegetables provide the meal, with no shellfish ingredients.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free oats bind the patties, with no wheat, barley, or rye.
- Dairy-free: Olive oil keeps the patties tender without dairy.
- Anti-inflammatory: Turkey, vegetables, olive oil, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest make up the dish.
- No pork: The patties use turkey, not pork.
- Tree nut allergy: Gluten-free oats bind the patties; no tree nuts are included.
- Milk allergy: Olive oil and water keep the dish free of milk ingredients.
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