Ostrich Patties with Mushroom Sauce: Marketing Florida Agriculture

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Ground patties
2 pounds	ostrich, ground
1/2 teaspoon	nutmeg, grated
2 cups	fresh bread crumbs
3/4 cup	fat-free yogurt
2 teaspoons	salt
1 teaspoon	black pepper
2 cups	bread crumbs
2	egg whites

Preparation
Combine all ingredients for patties. Shape into patties and bake in preheated 300-degree F oven for 5-10 minutes depending on size of patties. Serve with Mushroom Sauce.

Mushroom Sauce
1 pound	mushrooms, sliced
1	small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons	cider vinegar
1 teaspoon	salt
1/2 teaspoon	black pepper
1/4 cup	fat-free yogurt
	oil spray

Preparation
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. Yield 6-8 servings