Golden Teddy Bites with Rice, Turkey and Cheese
Tender teddy bear-shaped bites made with cooked rice, ground turkey, carrot and mild cheese, baked until golden on the outside and juicy inside. A fun and original kid-friendly recipe that is easy to eat with little hands.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 180 g cooked white rice (cold or at room temperature)
- 60 g finely grated carrot (without exceso of humedad)
- 70 g shredded mozzarella cheese (of sabor suave)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 40 g breadcrumbs (more a poco extra si hace falta)
- 2 g onion powder
- 1 g garlic powder
- 2 g salt
- 1 g black pepper (optional and muy poca)
- 15 ml olive oil (for engrasar and brush)
- 120 g thick plain yogurt (for servir)
- 30 g tomato puree (for mezclar with the yogur)
- 4 g chopped parsley (for the sauce and decorar)
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. Lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper and brush it with a little of the olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, cooked white rice, finely grated carrot, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Stir with a spoon or clean hands until well combined.
- 3
If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you can shape soft balls that hold together.
- 4
Shape 8 teddy bears: for each one, take a portion of the mixture for the body and make a slightly flattened ball. Add one small ball for the head and four even smaller balls for the ears and paws, pressing gently so they stick together. Place each teddy on the prepared tray.
- 5
Brush the tops of the teddy bites with the remaining olive oil to help them brown evenly.
- 6
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until the teddy bites are firm, lightly golden and the turkey is fully cooked through.
- 7
While they bake, make a quick sauce by mixing the thick plain yogurt with the tomato puree and chopped parsley in a small bowl until smooth and lightly pink.
- 8
Let the teddy bites rest for 3 minutes before serving. Serve warm with the yogurt, tomato and parsley sauce on the side or spooned over the top.
Chef tips
For easier shaping, lightly dampen your hands while forming the teddy bears. If the rice was cooked the day before, the mixture will be firmer and easier to shape.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for mild cheddar or shredded Oaxaca-style cheese. Parsley can be replaced with finely chopped chives. If you do not have tomato puree, use a small amount of thick smooth tomato sauce.
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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