
High-Protein Turkey and Cottage Rösti with Cauliflower Crust and Dill Yogurt Sauce
An original savory baked rösti, golden on the outside and tender inside, made with lean turkey, cottage cheese, grated cauliflower, and oats, served with a fresh yogurt, lemon, and dill sauce. It is a high-protein, satisfying option with a crisp exterior and juicy center.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 300 g grated cauliflower (grated finely and escurrida si tiene exceso of agua)
- 400 g lean ground turkey (preferiblemente 93% magro or similar)
- 200 g cottage cheese (escurrido lightly)
- 40 g ground oats (puede triturarse en licuadora)
- 1 unit egg (for ligar the mezcla)
- 80 g red onion (chopped muy fina)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated or chopped finely)
- 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 g smoked paprika
- 2 g ground cumin
- 5 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar)
- 170 g plain Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
- 8 g fresh dill (chopped fino)
- 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 g lemon zest
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 lightly grease a baking tray or oven-safe pan with a little of the olive oil.
- 2
Place the grated cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Transfer it to a large bowl.
- 3
Add the ground turkey, cottage cheese, ground oats, egg, red onion, garlic, parsley, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and the remaining olive oil to the bowl. Mix well until you have an even mixture.
- 4
Shape the mixture on the tray into one large rösti-style round about 8 to 9 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick, pressing the edges firmly with a spatula or clean hands.
- 5
Bake for 20 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F. Carefully remove it, flip the rösti using a wide spatula or by sliding it onto another tray, and bake for 10 more minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F until firm and golden.
- 6
While it bakes, make the sauce by stirring together the Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until creamy and fragrant.
- 7
Let the rösti rest for 5 minutes out of the oven so it can set. Cut into 4 portions and serve hot with the dill yogurt sauce on top or on the side.
Chef tips
If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of ground oats. For a crispier finish, you can broil the rösti for 2 to 3 minutes at the end, watching closely so it does not burn.
Substitutions
You can swap the turkey for lean ground chicken. Dill can be replaced with chives or extra parsley. If you do not have cottage cheese, use well-drained ricotta, though the texture will be slightly softer.
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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