Gluten-Free Turkey Kofta Rice Bowls
Juicy, warmly spiced turkey patties meet fluffy rice, crisp cucumber and carrot, and a tangy parsley-yogurt sauce dusted with sumac.
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Ingredients
- 150 g ground turkey, 15–20% fat
- ¾ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup white rice, uncooked
- ½ cup cucumber, finely diced
- 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons
- ¼ cup plain lactose-free yogurt
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp sumac
Method
- Rinse rice, then simmer covered until tender and fluffy.15 min timer
- Mix turkey with spices, garlic, and salt; shape into small patties.
- Brown patties in hot olive oil, turning until deeply golden and cooked through.10 min timer
- Stir yogurt with lemon and parsley; fold in half the sumac.
- Serve rice and patties with crisp vegetables and sauce; finish with sumac.
Why it works
- 65 and over: Freshly cooked turkey, tender rice and crisp cucumber make a simple bowl.
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