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28 Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes You Can Make Any Night of the Week

Updated on January 11, 2024

It’s one of the most versatile, adaptable ingredients you can buy.

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Healthy Ground Turkey Ideas

Ground turkey is a lean and versatile ingredient that deserves a place in your healthy weeknight dinner roundup. Whether you form it into burgers, brown it for tacos or make mini meatballs, there’s no shortage of ways to use this healthy protein.

When making healthy meatballs, swap out the ground beef for ground turkey like in this simple recipe. Basil, parsley, thyme and rosemary add herbal flavor, while ground pepper and adobo add a fiery kick. Ready in less than an hour, this flavor-packed recipe is nourishing and filling.

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Turkey Burgers

If you love hamburgers but would like a way to lighten them up a little bit, you need to delicious turkey burger recipe in your weekly rotation. This recipe is easy and adaptable, so you’ll never get tired of whipping up lightened-up turkey burgers. Slather on the homemade Meyer lemon-honey mustard for extra flavor, and add your favorite toppings like lettuce and tomato.

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White Chili

This hearty chili is packed with lean protein thanks to the ground white turkey base. Ground coriander and cumin add depth of flavor, while poblano peppers add fiery heat. White beans and hominy make it extra nourishing and filling.

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Ground Turkey Enchilada Stir-Fry with Couscous

This recipe is part stir-fry, part enchilada. Boasting enchilada flavors—like enchilada sauce, black beans and cilantro—but it’s prepared in a stir-fry style to make it extra easy to whip up. Skip the tortillas and cheese for an extra healthy, super-lean dinner that’s packed with vegetables like broccoli and butternut squash.

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