Rainbow Turkey, Quinoa and Veggie Bites
Tender, colorful little bites baked until golden outside and soft inside. This original kid-friendly recipe combines ground turkey, cooked quinoa, and finely grated vegetables in an easy-to-hold, fun-to-eat shape.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 120 g cooked quinoa (cold or tibia)
- 60 g finely grated carrot (without exceso of humedad)
- 60 g finely grated zucchini (lightly escurrido)
- 50 g mild cheddar cheese, grated (grated fino)
- 1 unit egg (beaten lightly)
- 35 g breadcrumbs (for dar estructura)
- 15 ml olive oil (more extra for engrasar)
- 2 g onion powder
- 1 g garlic powder
- 1 g sweet paprika
- 2 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 brushed with a little olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooked quinoa, finely grated carrot, finely grated zucchini, grated mild cheddar cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, sweet paprika, and salt.
- 3
Mix well with a spoon or clean hands until you get an even, slightly sticky mixture. If it feels too wet, let it rest for 2 minutes so the breadcrumbs can absorb some moisture.
- 4
Shape 16 small bites, round or oval, using about 1 tablespoon of mixture for each one, and place them on the tray with a little space between them.
- 5
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, rotating the tray halfway through, until the bites are firm, golden on the bottom, and fully cooked inside.
- 6
Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving so they can set and cool slightly. Serve warm.
Chef tips
For a softer texture for younger children, grate the vegetables very finely and do not over-pack the mixture when shaping the bites.
Substitutions
You can swap the cheddar for mild mozzarella. Cooked quinoa can be replaced with the same amount of cooked rice. If you want a different vegetable, use well-drained grated pumpkin instead of zucchini.
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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