Tender Turkey and Carrot Moons
Savory mini moon-shaped patties made with ground turkey, grated carrot, and mild cheese. They stay juicy inside, golden outside, and are perfect for little hands.
Ingredients
- 400 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (approx. 3/4 cup)
- 60 g shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 2/3 cup)
- 1 unit egg (beaten lightly)
- 50 g breadcrumbs (común or fino)
- 60 ml plain yogurt (for the mezcla and the sauce)
- 3 g onion powder
- 2 g sweet paprika
- 3 g salt
- 1 g black pepper
- 15 ml olive oil (for brush and cocinar)
- 120 g thick crushed tomato (for the sauce)
- 5 ml honey (for suavizar the sauce)
- 4 g chopped parsley (optional, for terminar)
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 220 °C / 425 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush the paper with a little of the olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, grated carrot, shredded mozzarella, egg, breadcrumbs, 30 ml (2 tbsp) of the plain yogurt, onion powder, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
With slightly damp hands, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into mini half-moon patties about 2 to 2.5 inches wide. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Brush the moon patties with the remaining olive oil and bake for 12 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F. Carefully flip them and bake 3 minutes more, until cooked through and lightly golden at the edges.
- 5
While they bake, make a mild sauce by mixing the crushed tomato, the remaining 30 ml (2 tbsp) plain yogurt, and the honey in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until smooth. Do not let it boil hard.
- 6
Serve the moon patties warm with the mild sauce spooned on top or on the side for dipping. Finish with chopped parsley if desired.
Chef tips
If the mixture feels too wet because of the carrot, add 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of breadcrumbs. For neater shapes, chill the mixture for 10 minutes before forming the moons.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for mild Oaxaca-style cheese or Monterey Jack. The honey can be replaced with the same amount of unsweetened applesauce for a fruitier flavor.
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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