Bouncy Turkey and Oat Fingers
Tender golden turkey fingers with oats, carrot, and cheese, designed for little hands and mild flavors. They bake until juicy inside and easy to eat.
Ingredients
- 400 g ground turkey (preferiblemente pechuga or mezcla magra)
- 60 g ground oats (crushed hasta textura fina)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (well escurrida si suelta mucha agua)
- 50 g shredded mozzarella cheese (for dar suavidad)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 30 ml plain unsweetened yogurt (for mantener the mezcla tierna)
- 15 ml olive oil (divided, for the mezcla and the bandeja)
- 2 g onion powder (suave)
- 1 g garlic powder (optional and suave)
- 3 g salt (ajustar to taste familiar)
- 1 g black pepper (muy poca, optional)
- 40 g breadcrumbs (for rebozar lightly)
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 220 °C / 425 °F. Lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper and brush with half of the olive oil.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, ground oats, grated carrot, mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, plain yogurt, the remaining olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- 3
3. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the oats absorb some moisture and the mixture becomes easier to shape.
- 4
4. Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. With slightly damp hands, take portions of the mixture and shape 12 small compact finger-like strips, sized for children to hold easily.
- 5
5. Gently roll each finger in the breadcrumbs for a light outer coating. Arrange them on the tray with a little space between each one.
- 6
6. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, turning them carefully halfway through, until golden and the turkey is fully cooked inside.
- 7
7. Remove the tray from the oven and let the fingers rest for 3 minutes before serving so they settle and stay juicy.
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8. Serve warm on their own or with a simple side such as cucumber sticks or mild mashed potatoes.
Chef tips
If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of ground oats. For a deeper golden finish, you can broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
Substitutions
You can replace mozzarella with Monterey Jack or another mild shredded cheese. Carrot can be swapped for well-drained zucchini. If you do not have ground oats, blend rolled oats into a coarse flour.
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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