Recipe by Yael Dagan

Turkey-Zucchini Patties with Sauce

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Meat Meat
Easy Easy
6 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Egg
1 Hour, 20 Minutes
Diets

Ingredients

Turkey-Zucchini Patties

  • 6 and 1/2 pounds (3 kilos) ground turkey (dark meat)

  • 2 large onions, diced or grated

  • 5-6 zucchini, finely grated and strained

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 cup oats

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • 2 scant teaspoons turmeric

  • 1 scant tablespoon ground caraway seed

Red Sauce

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 3–4 ripe tomatoes, diced

  • 3–4 cups water

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • paprika, to taste

  • turmeric, to taste

  • soup powder, to taste

Yellow Sauce

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 3 celery stalks, diced

  • 3–4 cups water

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • turmeric, to taste

  • soup powder, to taste

  • green peas or sliced fennel (optional)

Directions

Prepare the Patties

1.

Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate for half an hour.

2.

With wet hands, form small balls and fry in hot oil. Cool completely.

3.

Freeze in bags with 12 balls in each bag.

4.

Add meatballs (no need to defrost) to desired sauce (see below) and cook for about 20 minutes.

Prepare the Red Sauce

1.

In a large saucepan, sauté onion until golden.

2.

Add tomato paste and mix well with onion. Add tomatoes and cook until fully incorporated. Gradually add boiling water, cup by cup, for a total of three to four cups.

3.

Add seasoning and taste; adjust seasoning as needed. Simmer.

Prepare the Yellow Sauce

1.

In a large saucepan, sauté onion until golden.

2.

Add celery and continue sautéing until softened.

3.

Gradually add boiling water, cup by cup, for a total of three to four cups. Add seasoning and adjust. Simmer.

Turkey-Zucchini Patties with Sauce

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