Potato Pancakes with Savory Turkey and Cheese Directions:
Prepare the Pancakes:
- Grate the potatoes and squeeze out any excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, eggs, whole wheat flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
Cook the Filling:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the lean ground turkey until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
Assemble the Pancakes:
- Take a handful of the potato mixture and flatten it into a thin pancake shape.
- Add a spoonful of the turkey filling on top, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Cover the filling with another layer of the potato mixture and seal the edges to form a stuffed pancake.
Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil at a time in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the stuffed pancakes into the pan and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade potato pancakes!
WW Points Calculation:
- Potatoes: 4 Points
- Eggs: 0 Points
- Whole wheat flour: 1 Point
- Garlic powder: 0 Points
- Salt and black pepper: 0 Points
- Lean ground turkey: 0 Points
- Onion: 0 Points
- Garlic: 0 Points
- Paprika: 0 Points
- Cumin: 0 Points
- Fat-free shredded cheese: 2 Points
- Vegetable oil: 3 Points
- Chopped parsley: 0 Points
Total Points: 10 Points
Servings: 6
Per Serving: 1.7 Points.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
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