Mediterranean Minced Turkey Patties with Warm Vegetable-Lentil Salad

Name: Mediterranean Minced Turkey Patties with Warm Vegetable-Lentil Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 lb (680g) lean minced turkey; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp grated ginger; 2 tsp curry powder; 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup oat flour or almond flour; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for cooking); 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils; 2 cups chopped mixed Mediterranean vegetables (try zucchini, bell pepper, fennel, or thinly sliced carrots); 2 cups baby spinach or arugula; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; Lemon zest and juice; Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro

5 steps

Updated at: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:55:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories483.1 kcal (24%)

Total Fat28.1 g (40%)

Carbs22.1 g (8%)

Sugars4.4 g (5%)

Protein37.2 g (74%)

Sodium532.4 mg (27%)

Fiber6.8 g (24%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

680glean minced turkey

1clove garlic

minced

1 tspgrated ginger

2 tspcurry powder

2 Tbspred onion

¼ cupoat flour

4 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil

for cooking

1 cupgreen lentils

cooked, or brown

2 cupsmixed Mediterranean vegetables

chopped, try zucchini, bell pepper, fennel, or thinly sliced carrots

2 cupsbaby spinach

fresh chopped, or cilantro

Instructions

Step 1

Mix and cook patties: Mix turkey, garlic, ginger, curry powder, onion, egg, oat flour, salt, and pepper. Form 4 patties. Cook in 2 tbsp olive oil, 5–6 min/side.

Step 2

Sauté veggies: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the chopped vegetables and red onion; sauté with a pinch of salt for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Stir in baby spinach/arugula to wilt at the end.

Step 3

Toss Salad: In a bowl, combine sautéed vegetables, cooked lentils, lemon zest, and juice. Toss gently to combine, add herbs.

Step 4

Cook spices: In a small skillet, heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Add garlic and mustard seeds, cook until garlic is golden and seeds pop (about 4 min). Stir in ginger and curry powder, cook until fragrant (20 sec), remove from heat, season lightly.

Step 5

Assemble and serve: Serve patties hot with the warm salad and drizzle with garlic-curry oil and lemon.