Wednesday 5 August 2015

My Sweet Mango & Spicy Mustard Turkey Fingers.

Try making these two different types of turkey fingers at home. I created this recipe as a great and healthier alternative to sausages, which are often laden with preservatives and other unsavoury ingredients we wouldn't voluntarily consume. I made these the other day with my daughters; they are a wonderful way to get the kids involved in the cooking process and to keep them informed of the healthier food options available.

Family Feast: Steamed veggies, fresh salad, two different types of turkey fingers and the kids new craze - fusilli.

For the sweet mango fingers, you will need:

  • 250g of fresh turkey mince
  • 1 tablespoon of good quality mango chutney (I have used Wilkin & Sons Ltd. Tiptree Mango Chutney)
  • fresh basil leaves from 2 sprigs
  • pinch of sea salt
  • pinch on ground black pepper

For the spicy mango fingers, you will need:

  • 250g of fresh turkey mince
  • 1 teaspoon of Maille's Honey Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove of freshly crushed garlic
  • fresh thyme leaves from 2 sprigs (stalks discarded)
  • 2 green chillies, finely chopped (seeds discarded)
  • pinch of black pepper
  • pinch of sea salt
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
Mix the appropriate ingredients thoroughly in separate bowls and set aside on baking parchment for ten minutes while the mince absorbs all the wonderful herds and flavours. Place on a tray in the middle of the oven and once you have closed the door turn the heat down to 180 degrees Celsius. Cook for about 20 minutes.


Enjoy with a delicious tomato and rocket leaf side salad on a hot summers day or accompanied by a warm and comforting serving of steamed broccoli and cauliflower. We decided to go for both as the beautiful British weather can never make up it's mind as to whether it wants to be hot or cold... Or drizzling, or all three at the same time.


My girls are currently mad about fusilli pasta, which is easy enough to make - just season it with pepper, salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil at the end.


Let me know if you try these fingers or if you have any recommendations, leave me a comment below.

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