The romance of northern Africa infuses these tasty patties.  Photo by stefuhnee_kayy (CC BY-ND 2.0) The rich medley of textures and flavors blend beautifully, adding interest and delight to the ground turkey. Healing herbs and spices enhance turkey’s natural gifts. Turkey is rich in vitamins B3 and B6, as well as the protein, selenium and phosphorus. Turkey provides a fair amount of Omega-3 and works to lower the Omega-6: Omega-3 ratio. Turkey is associated with a decreased risk for pancreatic cancer, and aids in stabilizing insulin level.
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Blend in a food processor, or use a knife to finely chop shallots, garlic, thyme, basil and chard. Set aside. Juice enough lemon for 1 teaspoon and zest enough lemon for ½ teaspoon. Chop mint leaves, chives and green onions. Seed and dice cucumber. Sauce
Toss yogurt and salt with cucumber, mint leaves, chives and green onions. Mix well and set aside. Patties
Mix lemon zest, turmeric, pepper and salt with chard mixture. Fold in turkey and mix well. Form patties and roll edges in hemp hearts. Refrigerate patties for one hour. Fry patties in oil over medium heat, about 8 minutes per side. Serve 2 cups mixed greens Serve patties over a bed of greens, drizzled with sauce. Preparation: 30 minutes active, plus 1 hour to set Serves: 4
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“Zesty chicken patties are a delightful retreat from the bland chicken patties of yesterday.”  Flickr user Ruby Ran (CC BY-SA 2.0) Replete with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, zesty chicken patties are filled with healing properties that will satisfy even the most discerning of palates. They are bright, colorful and pack a tasty punch. Make a big batch on the weekend for a week’s worth of easy lunches. Rolling the patties in hemp seeds provides a visual and textural surprise, as well as an added dose of Omega 3.
Prep
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Finely chop the cilantro and onions. Grate the ginger. Patties
Mix garlic, cilantro onions and ginger along with the chicken, chile, fish sauce, salt, pepper, lime juice and turmeric. Form into patties, rub lightly with oil, and roll edges in hemp seeds. Grill Sauté or grill about 8 minutes on each side, or until done. Serve Mixed salad greens for serving Serve over a bed of your favorite greens. Preparation: 15 minutes Serves: 4 |
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