Tender Turkey Boats with Golden Mash
A fun and original kid-friendly recipe: juicy, tender baked turkey boats served over a golden potato-carrot mash with a touch of cheese. It has a mild flavor, soft texture, and a playful presentation for small hands.
Ingredients
- 450 g ground turkey (preferiblemente pechuga or mezcla magra)
- 45 g breadcrumbs (tipo fino)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 60 ml milk (for suavizar the mezcla)
- 60 g shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 40 g grated onion (grated fina)
- 2 g garlic powder
- 2 g sweet paprika
- 4 g salt (divided)
- 1 g black pepper
- 15 ml olive oil (divided)
- 500 g peeled diced potatoes
- 180 g peeled sliced carrots
- 15 g butter
- 750 ml water (for cocer the verduras)
- 80 g peas (cocidos or congelados)
- 35 g thin strips of red bell pepper (for decorar como velitas)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F and lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, milk, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, grated onion, garlic powder, sweet paprika, 3 g salt, black pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Mix just until combined without overpacking the mixture.
- 3
3. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape them into small elongated ovals, like little boats. Place them on the prepared tray and brush them with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
- 4
4. Bake the turkey boats for 18 to 20 minutes at 200°C / 400°F, or until fully cooked and lightly golden on the outside.
- 5
5. Meanwhile, place the potatoes, carrots, and water in a medium pot. Add 1 g salt and cook over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Then lower the heat slightly and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are very tender.
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6. Drain the potatoes and carrots well. Mash them with the butter and the remaining shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and golden. For an even silkier texture, mash a bit more with a potato masher or fork.
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7. Warm the peas for 2 minutes in a small pan or in the microwave until tender and heated through.
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8. To serve, divide the golden mash among 4 plates. Place 2 turkey boats on each portion. Decorate each boat with a few peas around it and one or two thin strips of red bell pepper on top like little sails.
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9. Let the dish rest for 3 to 4 minutes before serving so the boats are warm, not too hot, and easy for children to eat.
Chef tips
For a softer texture, grate the onion very finely and do not overmix the turkey. If you prefer, you can make 12 smaller boats for very young children.
Substitutions
You can use ground chicken instead of turkey. The cheddar can be replaced with mild mozzarella. Peas can be swapped for cooked corn, and the red bell pepper can be replaced with thin strips of cooked carrot for decoration.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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