Turkey Fennel Patties
This is meant to be a replacement for bacon or sausage in the morning with your breakfast. I like it not only for breakfast but also two of them with pepper jack or swiss between them make a great light lunch as well. Also I'll often combine them with a breakfast quiche of some sort that I have baked in muffin pans. Just one more way to have a hearty breakfast that requires no cooking the day of, just warm in microwave and take out the door with you.
This is meant to be a replacement for bacon or sausage in the morning with your breakfast. I like it not only for breakfast but also two of them with pepper jack or swiss between them make a great light lunch as well. Also I'll often combine them with a breakfast quiche of some sort that I have baked in muffin pans. Just one more way to have a hearty breakfast that requires no cooking the day of, just warm in microwave and take out the door with you.
- Carbohydrate 0.742515 g
- Cholesterol 60.1193800625 mg
- Fat 2.27953772275 g
- Fiber 0.346987496107817 g
- Protein 13.187644868625 g
- Saturated Fat 0.714009689375 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (66g)
- Sodium 48.164832375 mg
- Sugar 0.395527503892183 g
- Trans Fat 0.379360517375 g
- Calories 79 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix ingredients in bowl
- Shape into 2 oz patties (this should be 8 patties in total)
- Grill for 5 minutes on double sided electric grill that has been coated with cooking spray or use cooking spray on non stick skillet and cook on each side for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
The Danger of Overmixing Ground Poultry
Ground poultry proteins cross-link rapidly into a tight, rubbery matrix when overworked. Handling the mixture too aggressively squeezes out moisture before cooking even begins. Combine the egg, turkey, onion, and fennel seeds just until uniformly distributed. Gentle handling preserves pockets of fat and air that keep the meat tender.
Reading Structural Doneness Without Equipment
Poultry lacks the visible marbling of beef, making color an unreliable indicator of internal completion. Cook these two-ounce portions on medium heat for roughly five minutes per side in a nonstick skillet. Press the center gently with a spatula. Firm resistance accompanied by clear juices indicates internal completion without requiring a probe thermometer.
Maximizing Essential Spice Release
Fennel seeds contain volatile aromatic oils locked inside hard outer hulls. Crushing the seeds finely ruptures these cellular walls to expose the compounds to surrounding fats. Distributing the spice evenly throughout the lean meat allows the fat-soluble flavors to penetrate the protein during cooking.
