Brazil Nut Free Lemon Sage Turkey Patties
Ground turkey gets a serious upgrade here, brightened with fresh lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, and fragrant chopped sage that perfumes every bite. The garlic-infused olive oil does double duty — binding the mixture and creating a gorgeous, deep golden crust in the skillet that makes these patties look as good as they taste. A pinch of dried thyme rounds out the herb profile without overwhelming the citrus, keeping the whole thing light and lively. The trick of pressing a small dimple into each patty before cooking is a simple but smart move that keeps them flat and ensures even doneness all the way through. These are naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required — just clean, straightforward ingredients you can feel confident about. Finished at 165°F and rested for a couple of minutes, the patties stay juicy rather than dry, which is the real win with lean ground turkey. Serve them with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a few extra sage leaves for a plate that looks effortlessly put-together.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh sage leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil, chopped sage, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook evenly without puffing.
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