Heart-Healthy Tortitas de Carne Toledo
Savor the wholesome goodness of Heart-Healthy Tortitas de Carne Toledo, a lighter twist on a classic Spanish-inspired dish. This recipe combines lean ground turkey, rolled oats, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin to create tender, flavorful patties that are both nutritious and satisfying. Simmered in a rich yet low-sodium tomato sauce, these tortitas are perfect for heart-friendly dining without compromising on taste. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, they make an excellent weeknight meal that pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a vibrant green salad. Elevate your home cooking with this healthy, comforting dish that's packed with protein and bursting with bold, crave-worthy flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
- 60 grams Rolled oats
- 2 large Egg whites
- 15 grams Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 10 milliliters Extra-virgin olive oil
- 240 milliliters Low-sodium tomato sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, rolled oats, egg whites, chopped parsley, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Form the mixture into small, flat patties, approximately 6 cm in diameter and 1.5 cm thick. You should have about 8-10 patties in total.
Heat 5 milliliters of extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 5 milliliters of extra-virgin olive oil to the skillet and pour in the low-sodium tomato sauce. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the patties to the skillet, spooning some of the tomato sauce over them. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat to allow the flavors to meld and the patties to cook through completely.
Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired. These Tortitas de Carne Toledo pair wonderfully with a side of steamed vegetables or a green salad for a well-rounded meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 1722 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 135.2 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2701 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
