SPINACH AND TURKEY PATTIES WITH SPICED CARROTS

Spinach and Turkey Patties with Spiced Carrots image

The aromatic North African spice blend ras el hanout imparts a touch of heat and earthy flavor to these juicy turkey patties. Pita, yogurt and tender coriander-spiced carrots round out the meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 6-inch pitas, quartered
1/4 red onion, roughly chopped
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 teaspoons ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 pound carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
Juice of 1/2 orange
1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, stirred

Steps:

Preheat the broiler. Process 2 pita quarters in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Add the red onion and pulse until finely chopped. Add the turkey, spinach, ras el hanout, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; pulse until combined. Form the mixture into twelve 4-inch-long, 1/2-inch-thick oval patties on a baking sheet. Brush the patties with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil until lightly golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, crush the coriander seeds with the flat side of a knife. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the carrots and coriander and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro and orange juice; season with salt and pepper.
Divide the turkey patties, carrots and the remaining pita quarters among plates. Top the patties with the yogurt and sprinkle the dish with more cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 1192 milligrams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 9 grams