Cal Smart Middle Eastern-Inspired Turkey Patties
with Mint Tabbouleh and Lemon Aioli- Wheat
- Sulphites
- Soy
- Egg
- Mustard
- Soy
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- Milk
- Mustard
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- May contain traces of allergens
- Sulphites
- Egg
- Fish
- Crustaceans
Fresh and herbaceous, tabbouleh is a staple in Lebanese fare. It is typically made with parsley, but we've adapted this version with fragrant fresh mint and paired it with spiced turkey patties and flavourful lemon aioli. Calorie Smart (650kcal or less) is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Turkey
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
1 tbsp
Shawarma Spice Blend
(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame)
1 tbsp
Chicken Stock Powder
(Contains: Soy May be present: Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard)
½ cup
Bulgur Wheat
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit(s)
Lemon
2 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
56 g
Baby Spinach
7 g
Mint
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard May be present: Sulphites, Wheat, Mustard, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy)
Not included in your delivery
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
5 tsp
Oil*
0.38 tsp
Salt*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Add 2/3 cup (1 cup) water and half the stock powder to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, chill a large plate in the freezer.
- Once boiling, stir in bulgur, then return to a boil. Cover and remove from heat.
- Let stand until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed, 16-18 min.
- Fluff bulgur with a fork, then transfer to the chilled plate. Toss a few times to help bulgur cool.
- Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
- Meanwhile, peel, then mince or grate garlic.
- Roughly chop spinach.
- Pick mint leaves from stems, then thinly slice.
- Zest, then juice lemon.
- Halve tomatoes.
- Add turkey, panko, Shawarma Spice Blend, remaining stock powder and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic to a medium bowl.
- Season with pepper, then combine.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- While the pan heats, form mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties (8 patties for 4 ppl). (NOTE: Your mixture may look wet; this is normal!)
- When the pan is hot, add 2 tsp (1 tbsp) oil, then patties. Pan-fry until cooked through, 4-6 min per side.**
- Add mayo, lemon zest, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) lemon juice and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic to a small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
- Add remaining garlic, 2 tsp (4 tsp) lemon juice and 1 tbsp (1 1/2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl, then whisk to combine.
- Add spinach, tomatoes, mint and chilled bulgur. (TIP: It's okay if bulgur is still a little warm.) Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide mint tabbouleh between bowls.
- Arrange turkey patties on top, then dollop with lemon aioli.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the fresh, light taste with mint and lemon adding brightness; some found it needed more seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Instructions were generally easy to follow, though some found the prep time longer than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables, especially spinach; try warming the bulgur slightly to wilt the greens.
- Portions: Several reviewers mentioned wanting larger portions, particularly more turkey and vegetables.
- Texture: Some found the turkey patties dry; adding an egg or reducing panko might help improve moisture.
