By Rachel Albert-Matesz

Dairy-Free Coconut Turkey Patties

MAKES 10 TO 12 SMALL PATTIES

 

Coconut flour stands in for bread or cracker crumbs in these patties. Serve them as breakfast sausage or for lunch or dinner with a salad and roasted vegetables.

1–1¼ pounds ground dark-meat turkey
2 tablespoons sifted coconut flour
2 tablespoons dairy-free milk, broth or water
1 egg or flax gel
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground marjoram, oregano or basil
½ teaspoon ground cumin or dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
¼ cup minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
½–1 teaspoon salt
½ cup minced onion or 1 tablespoon freeze-dried onion or shallot flakes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin coconut oil, palm shortening or ghee, divided

1. Spread the meat over the bottom of a large bowl.

2. In a medium bowl, combine coconut flour, milk or broth, egg or flax gel, herbs and spices, and onion and mix well. Pour this mixture over the meat. Mix with clean hands by pulling apart rather than squeezing and packing to evenly distribute seasoning (I use disposable gloves). Do not over-mix.

3. Shape meat mixture into ¼-cup portions. Flatten into patties and arrange on a plate.

4. Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half the patties, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Brown on one side. Then flip and brown the second side. Cover and cook until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and meat.

5. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers and use within 3 days.

Each serving contains 92 calories, 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 47mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 2 carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 7g protein.

TIP Save steps by replacing 1½ teaspoons dried herbs with an equal amount of Italian blend or Herbes de Provençe.

Variations

For Chicken Patties, replace ground turkey with an equal amount of ground dark-meat chicken.

For Lamb Patties, replace ground turkey with an equal amount of ground lamb.

For Meatballs, use ground beef, bison, lamb, or dark-meat chicken or turkey. Shape meat mixture into tablespoon-size balls and place in a large skillet with ½ cup water. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until just cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.

For Mediterranean Patties, replace sage, thyme and marjoram with 1 teaspoon ground coriander. Increase cumin to 1 teaspoon and add ¼ teaspoon ground allspice. Add garlic, if desired.

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