Golden Garden Turkey, Oat and Zucchini Clouds
Baked little bites that are tender inside and lightly golden outside, made with ground turkey, soft oats, and grated zucchini. Easy to hold and great for a playful kids' meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 60 g quick oats (if desired, crushed lightly)
- 120 g grated zucchini (escurrido suavemente)
- 50 g shredded mozzarella cheese (grated fino)
- 1 unit egg (beaten lightly)
- 40 g finely grated carrot (aporta color and dulzor suave)
- 30 g grated or very finely chopped onion (optional pero recomendada)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar)
- 2 g garlic powder
- 1 g dried oregano
- 2 g salt
- 0.5 g black pepper (suave)
- 120 ml tomato puree (for acompañar or servir encima)
- 15 ml water (for aligerar the puree of tomato si hace falta)
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
Place the grated zucchini in a clean towel and gently squeeze out excess moisture. Transfer it to a large bowl.
- 3
Add the ground turkey, quick oats, shredded mozzarella cheese, lightly beaten egg, grated carrot, onion, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the bowl.
- 4
Mix very well with a spoon or clean hands until evenly combined. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some of the moisture.
- 5
Shape the mixture into 16 round or oval bites, like little clouds, and place them on the tray with a bit of space between each one.
- 6
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until fully cooked inside and golden outside.
- 7
Meanwhile, place the tomato puree and water in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until the sauce is smooth and gently heated.
- 8
Serve the clouds warm with a small spoonful of tomato sauce on top or on the side for dipping.
Chef tips
For a softer texture, pulse the oats briefly before mixing. If you want a more even shape, use a small cookie scoop. Let them rest for 2 minutes after baking so they hold together better.
Substitutions
You can replace the mozzarella with any mild shredded melting cheese. The carrot can be swapped for grated pumpkin. If you prefer not to use onion, leave it out and add 1 extra tablespoon of well-drained 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 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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