OSTRICH PATTIES WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
Serves 6 - 8
GROUND PATTIES
2 lbs. ground Florida ostrich
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
3/4 cup Florida fat free yogurt
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups bread crumbs
2 Florida egg whites
Combine all ingredients for patties.
Shape into patties and bake in preheated 300 degree oven for 5-10 minutes depending on size of patties.
Serve with Mushroom Sauce.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
oil spray
1 pound Florida mushrooms, sliced
1 small Florida onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup Florida fat free yogurt
Heat medium sauce pot and spray with oil.
Add onions, stir over heat for 2 minutes, add mushrooms.
Cook until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated.
Add vinegar, salt and pepper and cook another 2 - 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and add yogurt and 1/4 cup capers if desired.
Do not bring to a boil as yogurt will separate.
Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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