Turkey Avocado Patties for Babies and Toddlers Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Turkey Avocado Patties perfect for babies, toddlers, and kids. These mini patties combine lean ground turkey, creamy avocado, and mild seasonings to create a soft, flavorful finger food ideal for Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) and healthy family meals. Quick to prepare and pan-fried to golden perfection, they provide a wholesome snack or meal that supports early food exploration and balanced nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 25 mini patties 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Turkey Avocado Patty Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (preferably thigh meat)
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced (or 1 tsp onion powder)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg (can be omitted for egg-free version; see notes)
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander seed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 tsp sea salt (only for babies older than 12 months)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (only for babies older than 12 months)
- Fat for frying (such as oil, ghee, butter, or animal fat)
Instructions
- Prepare The Ingredients: Dice the onion and avocado into small, manageable pieces and mince the garlic finely to release their flavors and ensure even cooking.
- Combine: In a mixing bowl, gently combine the ground turkey, raw egg, diced avocado, onion, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground coriander, sea salt, and black pepper. Use light pressing and folding motions to mix just until combined—overmixing can make the mixture mushy and hard to shape.
- Form Mini Patties: Using about 1/2 tablespoon of the mixture, form small balls, then flatten them uniformly in the palm of your hand or with a spatula to create evenly thick patties that cook thoroughly and consistently.
- Fry The Turkey Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add your chosen fat (oil, ghee, butter, or animal fat). When the fat is hot enough to sizzle a drop of mixture on contact, gently place the patties into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes without moving them until the undersides turn golden brown.
- Flip and Cook: Flip each patty carefully and cook the other side until equally golden and the patties are cooked through. Add more fat as needed during cooking to prevent sticking and maintain browning.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove patties from the skillet and let cool slightly before serving to babies or kids to avoid burns and encourage safe self-feeding.
Notes
- For an egg-free version, omit the egg and adjust the mixture by slightly pressing to bind; avocado and turkey provide good natural binding.
- Ensure the turkey is fresh and of good quality to avoid excess moisture, which can make patty formation difficult.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture; it should hold together but not be dense or mushy.
- Only add salt and pepper for babies older than 12 months; younger babies should consume these patties without added salt or pepper to protect developing kidneys.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned pan for best frying results.
- Cook patties thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) to ensure safety.
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