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Turkey and Spinach Patties

Try these patties on their own or in a sandwich. Recipe source: MyPlate.gov

 

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6
Ingredients Click the play button next to each ingredient for How-To Videos
  • 1 pound ground Turkey (7% fat, 93% lean)
  • 16 ounces frozen Spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 Onion, small and finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cups Brown Rice
Preparation
  1. Preheat frying pan (no oil).
  2. Combine all ingredients except brown rice in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  3. Form mixture into 12 small balls. Place in frying pan and flatten into patties using a spatula.
  4. Cook over medium heat until cooked on both sides.
  5. Serve over brown rice.

Notes:

  • If using frozen spinach, thaw before cooking by placing it in a bowl in the fridge for 1-2 days. For faster thawing, place frozen spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, and use the defrost setting on the microwave. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 % Daily Value
Calories 459
Fat 6 g 8%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Cholesterol 44 mg 15%
Sodium 307 mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 75 g 27%
Fiber 7 g 25%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 25 g 50%
Ingredient Nutrition Info

Onions are a good source of vitamin C and vitamin B6.

Garlic contains vitamin B6, manganese and phosphorus.

Brown rice is a whole grain and a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6 and manganese and is high in fiber.

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