Tender Little Moons with Rice, Turkey and Carrot
Soft baked patties made with cooked rice, ground turkey and grated carrot, designed for little hands and a gentle flavor. They are tender inside and lightly golden outside.
Ingredients
- 180 g cooked white rice (cold or at room temperature)
- 250 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (grated por the lado fino)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 60 g shredded mozzarella cheese (or queso suave similar)
- 30 g ground oats (for dar estructura)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar)
- 2 g onion powder (optional)
- 1 g garlic powder (optional)
- 2 g salt (ajustar to taste familiar)
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 brushed with a little olive oil.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked white rice, ground turkey, finely grated carrot, egg, shredded mozzarella cheese, and ground oats.
- 3
3. Add the olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix very well with a spoon or clean hands until you get a uniform, slightly sticky mixture.
- 4
4. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape small moon-like patties or curved medallions, pressing them firmly so they hold together during baking.
- 5
5. Place the little moons on the tray, leaving a bit of space between them. If you like, brush the tops with a few extra drops of olive oil for better browning.
- 6
6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, carefully turning halfway through, until the turkey is fully cooked and the patties are golden on the outside.
- 7
7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving so they set nicely. Serve warm.
Chef tips
If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 extra tablespoon of ground oats. For a softer texture for younger children, grate the carrot very finely and lightly mash the rice before mixing.
Substitutions
You can swap mozzarella for a mild melting cheese or a soft shreddable fresh cheese. Cooked white rice can be replaced with well-cooked brown rice, though 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 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
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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