QUICK Turkey Croquettes
This recipe is versatile, boasting a lot of flavor in a lean, healthy alternative to other fried foods. Great as the main course or an appetizer.
Ingredients
4 cup Diced cooked turkey
1/2 cup Chopped onions
1/4 cup Chopped celery
1/4 cup Minced fresh parsley
2 Hard cooked egg whites, chopped
3 T nonfat yogurt
2 T nonfat mayonnaise
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp dry mustard
Cracked black pepper
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tsp Olive oil
1 1/2 cup Nonfat yogurt
2 T. snipped chives
1 tsp Lemon juice
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the turkey, onions, celery, parsley and cooked egg whites.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons yogurt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, mustard and pepper. Stir into the turkey mixture and blend well.
Form into 6 thick patties. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to set mixture. Place the lightly beaten egg white in a shallow bowl . Place the bread crumbs on a flat dish. Dip each patty first into the egg white then into the bread crumbs to coat them well.
In a large no-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the patties and saute' for 5 minute per side, or until golden.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups yogurt, chives and lemon juice. Serve as a sauce with patties.
Servings
6
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