Golden Turkey, Oat and Mild Cheese Little Boats
Small boat-shaped baked patties made with ground turkey, fine oats, grated zucchini, and mild cheese. They stay tender inside and lightly golden outside, making them ideal for little hands and a fun family meal.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 120 g grated zucchini (escurrido suavemente)
- 60 g shredded mozzarella cheese (of sabor suave)
- 50 g ground oats (tipo harina or copos crushed)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 30 g finely grated onion (well fina)
- 2 g garlic powder
- 2 g sweet paprika
- 15 ml olive oil (for the mezcla and the bandeja)
- 3 g salt
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 line it with parchment paper. Use part of the olive oil so the little boats do not stick.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated zucchini, shredded mozzarella cheese, ground oats, beaten egg, grated onion, garlic powder, sweet paprika, the remaining olive oil, and salt.
- 3
Mix well with a spoon or clean hands for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is even and easy to shape.
- 4
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small boat, slightly elongated with a gentle hollow in the center, and place them on the tray.
- 5
Bake at 200 °C / 400 °F for 16 to 18 minutes, until the little boats are firm, golden on the outside, and the turkey is fully cooked inside.
- 6
Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving so the cheese can settle and the little boats hold their shape better.
Chef tips
For an even softer texture for younger children, grate the zucchini and onion on the fine side of the grater. You can also make smaller pieces to serve as bite-size portions.
Substitutions
You can replace the mozzarella with another mild shredded cheese. The zucchini can be swapped for very finely grated carrot, and the ground oats can be replaced with fine breadcrumbs if you do not need a gluten-free option.
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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