Creamy Turkey and Carrot Little Bells
Bell-shaped baked bites made with ground turkey, grated carrot, cooked rice, and mild cheese. They are tender inside, easy to hold, and designed as a fun kid-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 180 g cooked white rice (cold or at room temperature)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (without exceso of humedad)
- 70 g shredded mozzarella cheese (of sabor suave)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 40 g breadcrumbs (for dar estructura)
- 30 g grated onion (grated fina)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar)
- 2 g garlic powder
- 2 g sweet paprika
- 3 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g ground black pepper (suave)
- 120 g plain yogurt (for the sauce)
- 60 g cooked carrot puree (for the sauce)
- 5 ml lemon juice (for the sauce)
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
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and lightly grease a baking tray or a bell-shaped silicone mold with a little of the olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, cooked white rice, finely grated carrot, 50 g of the shredded mozzarella cheese, the beaten egg, breadcrumbs, grated onion, the remaining olive oil, garlic powder, sweet paprika, salt, and ground black pepper.
- 3
Stir well with a spoon or with clean hands until you get an even, slightly sticky mixture.
- 4
Divide the mixture into 12 small portions and press them into the bell-shaped mold, or shape small bells by hand and place them on the tray.
- 5
Sprinkle the remaining 20 g of shredded mozzarella cheese on top for a soft golden finish.
- 6
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until the little bells are cooked through and lightly golden on the outside.
- 7
While they bake, make the sauce by mixing the plain yogurt, cooked carrot puree, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Let the little bells rest for 3 minutes out of the oven before unmolding or serving. Serve with the yogurt and carrot sauce on the side.
Chef tips
If the mixture feels too wet from the carrot or onion, add 1 extra tablespoon of breadcrumbs. For a fun presentation, use an oven-safe silicone mold with simple shapes.
Substitutions
You can replace the mozzarella with Monterey Jack or a mild shreddable fresh cheese. The cooked white rice can be swapped for well-cooked brown rice, although the texture will be slightly firmer.
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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