Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the oven rack in the upper third.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb lean ground turkey, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 beaten egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano.
  3. Mix by hand until just combined, avoiding overworking the meat.
  4. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the 12 cups, pressing them down slightly to create a small indentation in the center.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Switch the oven to the Broil setting and place the muffins under the broiler for 3–5 minutes until the tops are mahogany-colored and sizzling; ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. While the meat cooks, whisk together 1 cup diced pineapple, 2 tbsp minced red onion, 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  9. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes.
  10. Spoon a generous tablespoon of the fruit mixture into the center of each muffin.