20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

These 20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes are a great way to enjoy lean protein without skipping out on flavour! 

Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

If you’re looking to cut down on calories without cutting back on flavour, ground turkey is going to become your new best friend. It’s generally cheaper than ground beef but has a really similar flavour, with fewer calories and less saturated fat.

That being said, since ground turkey is a lean protein, it can dry out super easily, so you need to make sure you’re using the right recipe to get it super moist and delicious! Luckily for you, I rounded up some of my favourite ground turkey recipes that are delicious and nutritious. 

Watch how to make some of these recipes on YouTube!

Frequently Asked Questions

Ground Turkey Meatballs

One of my favourite things to make with ground turkey is meatballs! You can serve them with pasta, zoodles or even in a wrap. They’re also great for meal prep – you can make them ahead of time and store them in the freezer to enjoy later.

Baked Turkey Meatballs via The Girl on Bloor // Healthy Baked Turkey Meatballs 7 Ways via Sweet Peas and Saffron

Turkey Swedish Meatballs via Carlsbad Cravings // Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Burrata via Ambitious Kitchen

Ground Turkey Stir Fry & Skillet Dishes

Stir fry and skillet recipes are my go-to when I’m looking for something quick and easy. Combine that with the healthiness of ground turkey and you’ve got a match made in hand! There are tons of options you can try, from classic stir fries to breakfast hash and even a lighter shepherd’s pie.

Ground Turkey Stir Fry via The Girl on Bloor // Whole 30 Sweet Potato Hash via The Girl on Bloor 

Turkish Style Savory Breakfast Bowls via Cotter Crunch // Skillet Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes via Innocent Delight

Paleo Turkey Hash with Squash and Peppers via Our Salty Kitchen // Sweet Potato Turkey Shepherd's Pie via Skinnytaste

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers, Squash & Potatoes

You can use ground turkey in a variety of ways, including stuffing it into or on top of your favourite vegetables! Stuffed peppers are an obvious choice, but you can also use these delicious ground turkey fillings on zucchini, spaghetti squash or baked potatoes.

Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Mini Peppers via The Girl on Bloor // Pizza Zucchini Boats with Ground Turkey Sausage via The Girl on Bloor 

Turkey Enchilada Stuffed Peppers via Joyful Healthy Eats // Lasagna Spaghetti Squash via Evolving Table

Tex Mex Loaded Baked Potatoes via Satori Design for Living // Turkey Stuffed Poblanos with Avocado Crema via Joyful Healthy Eats

Ground Turkey Tacos & Wraps

Swap out ground beef for ground turkey in your favourite wraps and tacos for an amazing lunch or dinner idea that’s low in calories and high on flavour. You can try out different topping combinations as well – ground turkey can go with pretty much anything!

Sticky Sriracha Meatball Lettuce Wraps via The Girl on Bloor // Double Stacked Turkey Tacos via The Girl on Bloor

Instant Pot Taco Salad Jars via Eating Instantly // Taco Stuffed Avocados via Kirbie's Cravings

Turkey Thai Lettuce Wraps via Sweet Peas and Saffron // Walking Tacos via Fit Foodie Finds

Ground Turkey & Soup

Soups and chilis are my go-to when I need something warm and comforting. These recipes are all packed with flavour and made healthier thanks to the ground turkey. Make them in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot for a mostly hands-off meal.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili via The Girl on Bloor // Slow Cooker Tuscan Turkey Sausage Soup via The Girl on Bloor

Instant Pot Turkey Chili via Eating Instantly // Crockpot Turkey Chili via Salt and Lavender