Reviews (2) Add Rating & Review 27 Ratings 5 star values: 3 4 star values: 4 3 star values: 12 2 star values: 7 1 star values: 1 Martha Stewart Member Rating: 4 stars 08/04/2014 The first time I tried these I wasn't a fan. I had leftovers so I ate it again and thought "they're not too bad!" Then the cravings started. These aren't fast food but I found they are worth the effort once I decided I liked them. Now I crave them, and they're healthy! Quinoa and tahini both have excellent health benefits so whatever you do, don't substitute them. Let yourself acquire a taste for something new. Martha Stewart Member Rating: Unrated 08/02/2011 Very good and easy to make.
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Gallery Quinoa-and-Turkey Patties in Pita with Tahini Sauce Credit: Carl Carter Recipe Summary Servings: 6
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 cup white quinoa 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 12 ounces ground dark-meat turkey 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 pinch ground cumin Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 scallions, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt Vegetable-oil cooking spray 6 lettuce leaves, torn into large pieces 1 English (hothouse) cucumber (10 ounces), thinly sliced into rounds 1 small red onion, cut into thin half-moons 6 pita breads
Variations To make this recipe as seen on “The Martha Stewart Show,” use neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower, instead of cooking spray. Drizzle finished sandwiches with tahini (sesame seed paste) mixture described in step 2.
Gallery Quinoa-and-Turkey Patties in Pita with Tahini Sauce Credit: Carl Carter
Recipe Summary Servings: 6
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Quinoa-and-Turkey Patties in Pita with Tahini Sauce Credit: Carl Carter
Quinoa-and-Turkey Patties in Pita with Tahini Sauce
Credit: Carl Carter
Quinoa-and-Turkey Patties in Pita with Tahini Sauce
Recipe Summary Servings: 6
Recipe Summary
Servings: 6
Servings: 6
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup white quinoa 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 12 ounces ground dark-meat turkey 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 pinch ground cumin Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 scallions, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt Vegetable-oil cooking spray 6 lettuce leaves, torn into large pieces 1 English (hothouse) cucumber (10 ounces), thinly sliced into rounds 1 small red onion, cut into thin half-moons 6 pita breads
Directions
Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve; drain. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa; return to a boil. Stir quinoa; cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork; let cool.
Meanwhile, process garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup cold water in a food processor until smooth. If necessary, thin with water until pourable. Transfer dressing to a small bowl; cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Put turkey, spices, mint, scallions, and salt in a clean bowl of the food processor; pulse until a smooth paste forms. Add quinoa; process until mixture clumps around the blade, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. With dampened hands, roll about 2 tablespoons quinoa mixture into a ball; flatten slightly, and set aside on a plate. Repeat with remaining mixture to make 24 patties total.
Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat until hot. Working in batches, lightly coat both sides of patties with cooking spray. Cook patties in skillet, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a clean plate, and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
Divide lettuce, cucumber, and red onion among pita breads; top each with 4 quinoa patties. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon tahini dressing, and fold pitas over filling.
Variations To make this recipe as seen on “The Martha Stewart Show,” use neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower, instead of cooking spray. Drizzle finished sandwiches with tahini (sesame seed paste) mixture described in step 2.
Variations
To make this recipe as seen on “The Martha Stewart Show,” use neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower, instead of cooking spray. Drizzle finished sandwiches with tahini (sesame seed paste) mixture described in step 2.
Reviews (2)
Add Rating & Review 27 Ratings 5 star values: 3 4 star values: 4 3 star values: 12 2 star values: 7 1 star values: 1
Martha Stewart Member Rating: 4 stars 08/04/2014 The first time I tried these I wasn't a fan. I had leftovers so I ate it again and thought "they're not too bad!" Then the cravings started. These aren't fast food but I found they are worth the effort once I decided I liked them. Now I crave them, and they're healthy! Quinoa and tahini both have excellent health benefits so whatever you do, don't substitute them. Let yourself acquire a taste for something new. Martha Stewart Member Rating: Unrated 08/02/2011 Very good and easy to make.
Reviews (2)
Add Rating & Review 27 Ratings 5 star values: 3 4 star values: 4 3 star values: 12 2 star values: 7 1 star values: 1
Add Rating & Review
27 Ratings 5 star values: 3 4 star values: 4 3 star values: 12 2 star values: 7 1 star values: 1
27 Ratings 5 star values: 3 4 star values: 4 3 star values: 12 2 star values: 7 1 star values: 1
27 Ratings 5 star values: 3 4 star values: 4 3 star values: 12 2 star values: 7 1 star values: 1
5 star values: 3 4 star values: 4 3 star values: 12 2 star values: 7 1 star values: 1
Martha Stewart Member Rating: 4 stars 08/04/2014 The first time I tried these I wasn't a fan. I had leftovers so I ate it again and thought "they're not too bad!" Then the cravings started. These aren't fast food but I found they are worth the effort once I decided I liked them. Now I crave them, and they're healthy! Quinoa and tahini both have excellent health benefits so whatever you do, don't substitute them. Let yourself acquire a taste for something new. Martha Stewart Member Rating: Unrated 08/02/2011 Very good and easy to make.Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 4 stars 08/04/2014
The first time I tried these I wasn’t a fan. I had leftovers so I ate it again and thought “they’re not too bad!” Then the cravings started. These aren’t fast food but I found they are worth the effort once I decided I liked them. Now I crave them, and they’re healthy! Quinoa and tahini both have excellent health benefits so whatever you do, don’t substitute them. Let yourself acquire a taste for something new.
Rating: 4 stars
Rating: Unrated 08/02/2011
Very good and easy to make.
Rating: Unrated
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