MUSHROOM, BULGUR, SPINACH AND TURKEY FRITTERS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

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These are smaller than burgers and are served without buns, with a pungent garlic sauce. The recipe is inspired by a turkey and zucchini burger in "Jerusalem, a Cookbook," by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield About 18 patties, serving 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 pound (about 3/4 cup) roasted mushroom base
1 cup, tightly packed, reconstituted (or cooked) coarse or medium bulgur
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped dill or fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, minced or puréed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons baharat
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 pound ground turkey, preferably light meat
Salt to taste
1 6-ounce bag of spinach
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (rinsed if using canned)
1 egg, beaten
About 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil for frying
1 1/2 cups drained yogurt or thick plain Greek yogurt
1 small garlic clove, pureed with a pinch of salt
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sumac
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mushroom base, bulgur, chopped herbs, garlic, onion, baharat, cumin, and ground turkey. Salt generously.
  • Steam the spinach for 2 minutes, rinse with cold water and squeeze out excess water with you hands. Chop medium-fine and add the turkey mixture.
  • In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, blend together the chickpeas and egg. Scrape into the bowl with the turkey mixture and mix everything together well. Shape into patties, about 2 tablespoons (45 grams) each; they should measure about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and be about 1/2 inch thick. Place on a sheet pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes if possible.
  • Meanwhile mix together the ingredients for the yogurt sauce.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Heat 1 or 2 large, heavy skillets over medium-high heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom. When the pans are hot, add the patties and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to the parchment-lined sheet pan and place in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot or room temperature, with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Khan Sab
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These fritters are a great way to use up leftover turkey. I always have a lot of turkey after Thanksgiving and Christmas, so this is a great way to use it up.


Elisa Serrano
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I love the idea of using spinach and turkey in fritters. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sandra Ngima
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my fritters didn't turn out as expected. They were too dry and crumbly.


Gg BzzGAgg
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These fritters were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Frank Konka
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I'm not a fan of fritters, but these were actually pretty good. I liked the combination of flavors and textures.


Aslam Hossin
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These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time.


Brenda Mack
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fritters turned out great. I think the key is to use fresh ingredients and not overcook the fritters.


Hope Wilson
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I made these fritters last night and they were a disaster. The bulgur was too chewy and the fritters were bland.


Madison Velarde
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These fritters sound healthy and delicious. I'm adding them to my list of recipes to try.


Grow Lifestyle
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I'm not sure about the combination of mushrooms, spinach, and turkey, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Harmony Marie
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These fritters look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Ganka Karsan
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I love the idea of using bulgur in fritters. It's a great way to add whole grains to your diet.


wesam naem
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These fritters were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I served them with a side of roasted potatoes and they were a delicious meal.


Manuel Caballero
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I'm not a big fan of bulgur, but I really enjoyed these fritters. The bulgur added a nice chewiness that complemented the other ingredients well.


MH14XX
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I made these fritters for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making them again!


That Emily
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These fritters were a hit with my family! The combination of mushrooms, bulgur, spinach, and turkey was flavorful and satisfying. The yogurt sauce added a nice tanginess that balanced out the richness of the fritters.