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Ingredientes
- 1 pound ground turkey (93%)
- 1 cups bread crumbs
- 6 dates, pitted and finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup French green lentils
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dried, chopped dill
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