Servings: 12 patties 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb. 90-93% lean ground turkey (may substitute ground chicken)
- ½ cup finely minced apples (any variety will work)
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning or dried sage
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. crushed fennel (optional; crush lightly using a mortar and pestle)
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1–2 Tbsp. cooking fat of choice (such as olive oil or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Combine turkey (or chicken), diced apple, spices, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly with a large spoon or your hands.
- Using wet hands, form meat mixture into 12 small patties (Thin is good because they will shrink and fatten up in the pan a bit).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add oil/fat (about ½ Tbsp. per batch of patties, depending on the size of your pan and whether or not it’s non-stick).
- Add the patties to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd them or it’s difficult to flip them and they won’t brown as well. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove patties to a plate lined with a paper towel and repeat with remaining oil and turkey mixture.
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days – may be frozen for longer storage.
Notes
To Freeze: Place cooked and cooled patties in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in freezer. When frozen, transfer to a zip-top bag or another freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
To cook from frozen, add to a small pan with few drops of water. Heat over medium-low heat covered with a lid for 5-8 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe {2 patties}
- Calories: 105
- Fat: 5 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Carbohydrate: 2 g
- (Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g)
- Protein: 14 g