Indian-Spiced Salmon-Style? (Chicken) Spinach Saag with Pan-Seared Turkey Patties

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground turkey
• 1 bag Spinach
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Ground turmeric
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Make turkey patties: season ground turkey with salt and pepper. Form into 6 small patties.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Add cumin seeds; toast 20 seconds.

4. 4

   Add diced onion and cook 8–10 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add tomato paste, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. Cook 2 minutes to darken the spices.

6. 6

   Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted. Add 1/2 cup water if needed to create a thick gravy; simmer 8–10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt.

8. 8

   Serve spinach saag with turkey patties.