Description
Succulent turkey breakfast patties with avocado and egg elevate morning meals with robust Mediterranean flavors. Savory protein-packed ingredients combine for a nutritious start, promising delicious satisfaction that energizes you through the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground turkey
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or sage
Cooking and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for cooking patties)
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter (for frying eggs)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ground turkey with a blend of seasonings including salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme in a mixing bowl, thoroughly incorporating all spices into the meat.
- Gently shape the seasoned turkey mixture into 8 uniform patties, using light pressure to create flat, even discs that will cook consistently.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat, ensuring the cooking surface is evenly heated before adding the patties.
- Carefully place turkey patties into the heated pan, allowing them to sizzle and develop a golden-brown exterior, cooking for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Verify patties are fully cooked by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F, which ensures safe consumption.
- While patties are cooking, melt butter in a separate non-stick pan over medium-low heat, preparing for egg preparation.
- Gently crack eggs into the buttered pan, maintaining a sunny-side-up style with minimal movement to preserve the intact yolk.
- Cook eggs for 3-4 minutes until egg whites are completely set but yolks remain soft and runny.
- Arrange cooked turkey patties on serving plates, strategically placing fresh avocado slices alongside each patty.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs directly on top of the turkey patties.
- Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and subtle herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while eggs and patties are hot, ensuring optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Select lean ground turkey (93/7 or 99/1) for healthier, less greasy patties that stay moist during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to precisely check internal temperature, preventing overcooking and ensuring food safety.
- Gently form patties without overworking the meat to maintain a tender, soft texture and prevent tough results.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like chopped chives or dill into the turkey mixture for extra flavor complexity without heavy seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg