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These25+ Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes are a great way to enjoy lean protein without skipping out on flavour!
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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.
Have some ground chicken in the freezer? Try out these ground chicken recipes instead!
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 ground turkey healthy?
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.
Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs
35 minutes minutes
These Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs are freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep! Serve them with zucchini noodles for a low carb meal.
Make this recipe
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Potassium: 1279mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1021IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 4mg
Best Baked Turkey Meatballs (+ 7 Flavors) via Sweet Peas and Saffron
The BEST baked turkey meatballs are juicy and delicious, made with simple everyday ingredients! Bake up classic meatballs, or one of 7 flavor options.
Swedish Meatballs via Carl's Bad Cravings
Crazy juicy, Swedish Meatballs that are so tender your jaw will drop in amazement! These from-scratch meatballs are bathed in a rich, creamy, dreamy gravy that tastes 1000X better than the Ikea version! Tips and tricks, how to freeze and how to make in the crockpot all included!
Healthy Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce via Ambitious Kitchen
Healthy urkey meatballs in a tomato basil sauce with creamy burrata cheese. These healthy turkey meatballs are perfect with your fav sides!
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.
Easiest Ever Ground Turkey Stir Fry
30 minutes minutes
This the Easiest Ever Ground Turkey Stir Fry! It’s low carb too – all you need is ground turkey, bell peppers, carrots and cabbage.
Make this recipe
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3737IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
Easy Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
40 minutes minutes
This Sweet Potato Hash is a savoury breakfast option you can meal prep for busy weekdays – plus, it’s Whole 30 friendly!
Make this recipe
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 13900IU | Vitamin C: 267.3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Skillet Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joe via Eating European
Skillet Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes is a very easy dish with ground turkey, Bertolli Rustic Cut Marinara Sauce, peperoni and mozzarella cheese.
Turkish Savory Breakfast Bowls {Grain Free} via Cotter Crunch
Grain Free Turkish Style Savory Breakfast Bowls. One pan is all you need to make spicy savory breakfast bowls. Protein packed, healthy, and full of flavor!
Paleo and Whole30 Ground Turkey Hash with Squash and Peppers via Our Salty Kitchen
Ground turkey hash is one of my favorite whole30 and paleo breakfast prep recipes. It’s a fast, easy, hearty, and healthy ground turkey recipe!
Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie via Skinnytaste
Shepherd’s pie filled with ground turkey sautéed with mixed vegetables, sliced mushrooms and fresh herbs with a savory garlic sweet potato topping. Comfort food without the guilt!
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.
40 minutes minutes
These Quinoa & Turkey Stuffed Mini Peppers are a fantastic go-to meal for busy weeknights– they’re also a great healthy appetizer!
Make this recipe
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6014IU | Vitamin C: 168mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg
Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats
30 minutes minutes
These Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats are a delicious low-carb dinner that will satisfy all your pizza cravings with your fave toppings!
Make this recipe
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1580mg | Potassium: 1376mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1576IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 3mg
Cheesy Turkey Enchilada Stuffed Peppers via Joyful Healthy Eats
Cheesy Turkey Enchilada Stuffed Peppers are an easy, healthy, and gluten-free recipe that makes a great weeknight dinner for the family!
Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Boats (Low-Carb) via Evolving Table
Lasagna spaghetti squash boats are stuffed with ground turkey or beef, marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese for a low-carb dish.
Tex Mex Loaded Baked Potatoes with Turkey and Lentils via Satori Design for Living
Tex Mex Loaded Baked Potatoes with Turkey and Lentils are a flavourful, healthy and fun meal idea the whole family will love any day of the week!
The BEST Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Avocado Crema via Joyful Healthy Eats
These spicy Turkey Stuffed Poblano Peppers are a healthy dinner option that your family will obsess over. Topped with melty cheese and a refreshing avocado crema, you’ll savor every last bite!
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
30 minutes minutes
These Sriracha Meatball Lettuce Wraps are a super easy dinner that come together in 30-minutes – plus the meatballs are freezer-friendly!
Make this recipe
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1557mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6625IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4mg
Healthy Double Stacked Turkey Tacos
40 minutes minutes
These Healthy Double Stacked Turkey Tacos are so fun! The hard taco shell is wrapped inside a tortilla between a layer of homemade guac.
Make this recipe
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Taco Meat {+Taco Salad Jars} via Eating Instantly
ThisInstant Pot Taco Meat is the perfect filling for taco salad jars – you can make it with ground beef, chicken or turkey and it all comes together with mostly simple ingredients from your pantry too!
Taco Stuffed Avocados via Kirbie's Cravings
Avocado halves are stuffed with lean ground turkey taco filling and homemade taco seasoning for a healthier version of tacos and a delicious and easy meal.
Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Simple and so flavorful, these Thai turkey lettuce wraps have a tangy and slightly spicy filling spooned into crisp romaine leaves.
How to Make Healthy Walking Tacos via Fit Foodie Finds
Up your walking taco game with my favorite Way Better Snacks, lean ground turkey taco meat, and a delicious kale slaw topped with all of your favorite fixings!
Ground Turkey Soups & Chilis
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.
6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
This Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is the most flavourful chili that’s filled with beans, veggies and turkey, then loaded with toppings.
Make this recipe
Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1548mg | Potassium: 1776mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 11mg
Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup
6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
This Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage & Kale Soup is a hearty veggie-filled dish for cold days. Dump it in the crockpot then set it and forget it!
Make this recipe
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7750IU | Vitamin C: 66.8mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4.7mg
55 minutes minutes
This Italian Turkey Meatball Soup is comfort in a bowl! It's so hearty, full of flavour and made lighter with turkey meatballs.
Make this recipe
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1342mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3009IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 4mg
Instant Pot Turkey Chili {Healthy + Easy} via Eating Instantly
This Instant Pot Turkey Chili is a comfort food classic made healthier thanks to lean ground turkey. This classic is ready in just 30 minutes!
Crockpot Turkey Chili via Salt & Lavender
This easy Crockpot turkey chili recipe is healthy, hearty, and comforting. A big batch will give you tons of tasty leftovers! It’s the perfect thing to pop in the Crockpot on a Sunday morning.
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Created by Taylor Stinson
Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!
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Ashley says
So glad I stumbled upon this list! I’m always looking for new turkey recipes.
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Ashell says
Thank you for this it is much needed especially with my diet.
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Taylor Stinson says
Glad I could help 🙂
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