Pear, Ginger and Turkey Patties

Although we have been following a Paleo diet for many years, we haven’t been able to heal my husband’s eczema. We recently started following the protocol outlined in the eBook, The Eczema Cure. We have had tremendous success with this approach. His eczema was nearly cleared up within the first week. This is the best that I have seen his skin in years!

This protocol has been so helpful; I can’t say enough good things about it. However, it is recommended that you eliminate peppers in the first phase. That part has been so difficult for us! I love to add kick to most dishes. I have had to abandon my favorite spices and get creative in the kitchen lately. These ground turkey breakfast patties have become our new go-to for breakfasts, quick snacks or even a light lunch!

The pear gives these patties a slight hint of sweetness, while the ginger adds some zest.  These patties are easy enough to make for a weekday breakfast, but elegant enough for a weekend brunch! Pair them with my Pomegranate and Fennel Salad for a festive meal.

Pear, Ginger and Turkey Patties

The Players

• 1 lb. ground turkey (where to buy free-range ground turkey)
• 1 ripe pear, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (where to buy sea salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (where to buy organic black pepper in a glass grinder)
• 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil (where to buy coconut oil)

The How-To

1. Pulse pear in a food processor until it is smooth. In a medium bowl, combine turkey, pear, garlic, ginger, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper.
2. Shape mixture into small patties by rolling them into a ball in the palm of your hand and then flattening them. The mixture should make about 10 patties.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a heavy bottomed pan, like cast iron. Add enough patties, so they are not crowded in the pan. You will have to cook these in two batches.
4. Cook them for 4-5 minutes on the first side, until lightly browned and the patty lifts from the pan easily. Flip and cook them on the second side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are browned on both sides and no longer pink inside. Move cooked patties to a plate and set aside.
5. Add more coconut oil if needed and cook the second batch of patties.
6. Enjoy!

For more delicious recipes similar to this one (grain-free and dairy-free), I highly recommend the Paleo Eats Cookbook.

Written by a Cordon Bleu trained chef, this book is packed with hundreds of recipes to get you started on your journey to ancestral eating. Recipes are grain-free, dairy-free, soy-free, sugar-free, and use healthy fats. They’re also super easy to follow and can be prepared in 30 minutes or less!

At the moment, the printed version of this cookbook is 100% free to Food Renegade readers. You just cover shipping & handling.

AS ALWAYS, ENJOY!