Turkey patties
Turkey patties are a herbed minced turkey main course made with fresh rosemary, sage, thyme and parsley. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onion and herbs in seconds and grinds wholemeal bread into fresh breadcrumbs, then mixes everything into a uniform mixture. Shape and pan-fry for juicy, aromatic patties ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.
About this recipe
Turkey patties Thermomix TM7 style bring a lighter twist to the classic homemade burger. Instead of buying dry breadcrumbs and chopping a whole bunch of herbs by hand, your all-in-one kitchen machine grinds the wholemeal bread, chops the onion together with fresh rosemary, sage, thyme and flat leaf parsley, and blends the turkey mince and egg into a well-seasoned mixture in no time. The result is juicy, aromatic patties with a tender crumb and a golden pan-fried crust, far more flavourful than shop-bought versions. This recipe fits perfectly into a quick weeknight dinner rotation: shape the patties in advance, refrigerate them, and cook in minutes when everyone is hungry. Serve with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables or in soft buns for a family-friendly meal. If you are looking for healthy turkey mince recipes for your Thermomix, these herby patties will quickly become a weekly favourite.
Preparation tips
- Chill the shaped turkey patties in the fridge for at least half an hour before frying; the egg and wholemeal breadcrumbs firm up, so the patties hold together beautifully in the pan and stay juicy inside.
- Use wet hands when shaping the patties from the turkey and herb mixture, as lean mince sticks less. Make a small dimple in the centre of each patty so they cook evenly and do not puff up in the pan.
- The fresh herbs can be swapped or varied to taste: a little lemon zest or a pinch of chilli flakes works well with the sage and parsley. Leftover cooked patties keep for two days and taste great cold in a lunchbox.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the wholemeal bread with gluten-free bread or ground oats. The Thermomix grinds them just as finely, and the egg still binds the turkey mince and herbs into patties suitable for gluten-intolerant guests.
- Festive version: add grated Parmesan and a spoonful of cranberry sauce to the turkey mixture, then serve the patties with a creamy sage butter as an elegant alternative to roast turkey at Christmas dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Herb chopping - The Thermomix chops rosemary, sage and parsley with the onion in seconds into a fine, even blend. [Chopping]
- Fresh breadcrumbs - Grinding wholemeal bread in the TM7 gives coarse fresh crumbs that keep the turkey patties wonderfully tender. [Grinding]
- Weighing precision - Weigh the turkey mince and egg directly in the mixing bowl of the Thermomix for a consistent patty mixture. [Weighing]
- Uniform mixture - Mixing in the TM7 distributes the herbs and egg evenly through the mince for uniform flavour in every bite. [Mixing]
- Gentle cooking - The heating function of the Thermomix can warm a sage butter sauce while you pan-fry the patties. [Heating]
Ingredients
- wholemeal bread
- fresh rosemary
- fresh sage
- fresh thyme
- fresh flat-leaf parsley
- brown onion
- turkey mince
- egg
- sea salt
- ground black pepper