Turkey and Zucchini Patties in the Oven – A Delicious Step-by-Step Recipe

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Adding vegetables helps make meat patties incredibly tender and juicy. And for baking turkey and zucchini patties in the oven, you won't need extra oil. This dish can easily fit into a healthy eating plan! Take note of our tried-and-true recipe!

Prep time: 1 hour.
Servings: 8.

Ingredients

• 700-800 g ground turkey;
• 300 g zucchini;
• 1 chicken egg;
• 2 tablespoons instant oatmeal;
• 1 onion;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Peel and grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, let it sit for a few minutes, then drain the excess liquid.
2. Grate the onion on a fine grater and press the garlic through a press.
3. Combine the ground turkey with zucchini, onion, garlic, egg, oatmeal, parsley, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.
4. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes to allow the oatmeal to swell slightly. Then, with wet hands, form small patties.
5. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Flip them once halfway through the process using a spatula.