Tasty Turkey Recipes Worth Trying

I’m always looking for ways to incorporate lean protein into my diet without sacrificing taste or convenience. Turkey is a fantastic option-it’s versatile, affordable, and quick to cook. Here are 10 delicious and healthy turkey recipes you can whip up in under 40 minutes

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Tools You’ll Need:

• Large skillet or frying pan
• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowls (set of 2 or 3)
• Cutting board
• Spoon Spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons

Tasty Turkey Recipes

Turkey Stuffed Peppers (300 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 2 bell peppers (halved and seeded), 400g ground turkey, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup brown rice (cooked), 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheese, 1 tbsp taco seasoning, salt, pepper.
• Procedure: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Sauté onion and ground turkey in a skillet until cooked through. Drain excess grease. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fill pepper halves with mixture and top with cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until peppers are tender.

Turkey Burgers with Avocado Crema (350 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 400g ground turkey, 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 egg (beaten), 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dried thyme, hamburger buns, 1 avocado, 1/4 cup chopped tomato, 1 tbsp lime juice, cilantro (for garnish).
• Procedure: Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme in a bowl. Mix gently to form patties. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Mash avocado with tomato, lime juice, and salt to create a crema. Serve burgers on buns topped with crema and cilantro.

One-Pan Lemon Garlic Turkey and Veggies (300 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 400g boneless, skinless turkey breast cutlets (thinly sliced), 1 broccoli floret (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1 zucchini (sliced), 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt, pepper.
• Procedure: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Toss broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet. Arrange turkey slices over vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, and oregano. Pour over pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and turkey is cooked through.

Turkey Chili (250 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 400g ground turkey, 1 onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 can (400g) kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, salt, pepper.
• Procedure: Brown ground turkey and onion in a large skillet. Drain excess grease. Stir in bell pepper, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite chili toppings like chopped avocado, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Turkey Meatball Marinara (325 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 400g ground turkey, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg (beaten), 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 jar (680g) marinara sauce, cooked whole-wheat pasta.
• Procedure: Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, onion, and parsley in a bowl. Mix gently to form meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides. Drain excess grease. In a separate pot, heat marinara sauce. Add browned meatballs and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. Serve over cooked whole-wheat pasta.

Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Asian Peanut Sauce (275 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 400g ground turkey, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts, 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sriracha, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 head romaine lettuce (leaves separated), 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish.
• Procedure: Cook ground turkey, red pepper, and water chestnuts in a skillet until turkey is browned through and vegetables are softened. Drain excess grease. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, ginger, and sesame oil. Pour sauce over turkey mixture and cook for an additional minute. Serve lettuce wraps filled with turkey mixture and garnished with chopped peanuts.

Southwest Turkey Skillet with Quinoa (350 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 400g ground turkey, 1 onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 can (400g) black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup cooked quinoa, 1 cup corn (frozen or canned), 1 tbsp taco seasoning, 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, lime wedges (for garnish).
• Procedure: Brown ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet. Drain excess grease. Stir in black beans, cooked quinoa, corn, taco seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until heated through. Serve topped with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Turkey Stir-Fry with Noodles (325 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 400g boneless, skinless turkey breast (thinly sliced), 1 broccoli floret (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1 cup snow peas, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp sesame oil, cooked rice noodles.
• Procedure: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and sesame oil. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add turkey slices and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Push turkey to the side of the pan. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and snow peas to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Pour sauce over pan and cook for an additional minute, or until sauce thickens. Serve stir-fry over cooked rice noodles.

Turkey and Veggie Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (375 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, 400g ground turkey, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped zucchini, 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms, 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheese, 1 tbsp taco seasoning, salt, pepper.
• Procedure: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, brown ground turkey, onion, zucchini, and mushrooms in a skillet. Drain excess grease. Stir in diced tomatoes and taco seasoning. Heat through. Remove sweet potatoes from oven and cut a slit down the center of each one. Fluff the flesh slightly. Spoon turkey mixture into sweet potatoes and top with cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Turkey and Black Bean Soup (275 kcal per serving):

• Ingredients: 400g ground turkey, 1 onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 can (400g) black beans (drained and rinsed), 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, salt, pepper.
• Procedure: Brown ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot. Drain excess grease. Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot.

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