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Home » Recipes » Poultry » 20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

3/14/22

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

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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.

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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

Is ground turkey a good substitute for ground beef?

Yes! In my opinion, ground turkey is the best substitute for ground beef. You can swap it out in pretty much any recipe and it has a very similar flavour. In most cases, you won’t even notice that it’s turkey instead of beef, especially with the right spices and sauces!

Is it good for you?

Yes! Ground turkey is super healthy. It’s low in calories and has less saturated fat than your traditional ground beef.

How many calories are in ground turkey?

100 grams of ground turkey has about 200 calories, whereas 100 grams of ground beef has 332 calories.

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.

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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.

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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.

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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!

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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.

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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

20+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

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

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

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  1. Ashley says

    November 15, 2018 at 21:43

    So glad I stumbled upon this list! I’m always looking for new turkey recipes.

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  2. Ashell says

    October 16, 2018 at 15:40

    Thank you for this it is much needed especially with my diet.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      October 17, 2018 at 09:08

      Glad I could help 🙂

      Reply

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