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21 Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes That Will Make You Drool

Juicy Turkey Burgers with Zucchini Grating zucchini and mixing it into the turkey isnt only a way to score a serving of greens, but also keep your patties juicy and succulent. Get the recipe Per serving: 161 calories, 7 g fat (0 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 385 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein Skinnytaste

Mini Bell Pepper Loaded Turkey Nachos Whether youre cooking for game night or need a healthy pre-meal nibble, these low-carb stuffed peppers pack both protein and taste. Get the recipe Per serving: 187 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 418 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein Skinnytaste

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Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea and Turkey Stew This blend of antioxidant -rich spices like turmeric and coriander bring ground turkey to life. Get the recipe Per serving: 342 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated), 38 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 1081 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 24 g protein Skinnytaste

Loaded Turkey Chili Baked Potato Kill two birds with one stone by fusing your main and side dish. And hey, you even get to eat the bowl! Get the recipe Per serving: 282 calories, 7 g fat (0 g saturated), 40 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 370 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein Skinnytaste

Easy Turkey Inside Out Cheeseburgers Think of it like a stuffed crust pizza, turkey edition. Get the recipe Per serving: 309 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 766 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 33 g protein Skinnytaste

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Instant Pot Turkey Meatball And Ditalini Soup This lighter take on Italian wedding soup is super comforting thanks to its rich flavor, and the fact that its so simple to make. Its not-so-secret ingredient? Parmesan cheese rind. Get the recipe Per serving: 318 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated), 37 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 1022 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 22 g protein Skinnytaste

Turkey Burger Mason Jar Salad Never again spend far too much on a cafeteria salad when you can bring one from home thats crunchier, more colorful, and tastier than ever. Get the recipe Per serving: 372 calories, 21 g fat (4 g saturated), 22 g carbs, 12 g sugar, 978 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 28 g protein Food Faith Fitness

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Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps Wrap up a long day with these super-easy low-carb tacos that get their flavor from garlic, cumin, paprika, and optional (yet highly encouraged!) cheddar cheese. Get the recipe Per serving: 255 calories, 11 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 6 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 849 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 30 g protein Skinnytaste

Easy Turkey Meatloaf Your grandmas favorite recipe gets a modern update with extra lean ground turkey and whole-wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs. Hint: Double the recipe and freeze for a rainy day. Get the recipes Per serving: 259 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 14 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 390 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 37 g protein Skinnytaste

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili Throw these protein-packed ingredients together, and come back hours later to a decadent, fragrant dinner. Get the recipe Per serving: 221 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 211 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 19 g protein Cotter Crunch

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Healthy Turkey Lasagna Fresh lean turkey between oodles of noodles and cheese make for a one-pot meal thatll please even the pickiest of eaters. Get the recipe Per serving: 368 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated), 31 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 211 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 29 g protein Ambitious Kitchen

Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice One of the best ways to keep the cauliflower rice honeymoon phase alive and well is by sauting it with ground turkey and topping it with avocado, lettuce, and salsa. Get the recipe Per serving: 256 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated), 13 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 698 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 26 g protein Skinnytaste

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Turkey Mexican Rice Casserole One-pan meals mean fewer dishes and way more flavor thanks to a blend of salsa, spinach, and cheese. Get the recipe Per serving: 333 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated), 31 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 1,038 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 34 g protein Faith Food Fitness

Jalapeo Curry Turkey Burgers Whether you opt to dial down or turn up the heat (depending on how many pepper seeds you use), these burgers will surely be a hit at your next BBQ. Get the recipe Per serving: 216 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated), 4 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 321 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein Ambitious Kitchen

Greek Healthy Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers This dish is such a work of art, you might be hesitant to dig in. Then you'll get a whiff of the rich Mediterranean flavors, and all bets will be off. Get the recipe Per serving: 538 calories, 34 g fat (7 g saturated), 4 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 1633 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 26 g protein Food Faith Fitness

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30-Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes Made with lean ground turkey, fresh veggies, and tangy low-sugar sauce, this sloppy sandwich gets a clean-eating update. Get the recipe Per serving: 422 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated), 37 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 491 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 32 g protein Ambitious Kitchen

Ground Turkey With Potatoes And Spring Peas Meat and potatoes is a classic for a reason-it fills you up for hours and tastes pretty darn good. In this version, you get a dash of greens so its even better for you. Get the recipe Per serving: 209 calories, 7 g fat (6 g saturated), 17 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 332 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 21 g protein Skinnytaste

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Saucy Greek Lemon Meatballs (Keftedes) This tasty mixture of turkey, pork, lemon zest, and dill is proof that Greek cuisine is a good idea any day of the week. Get the recipe Per serving: 105 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated), 0 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 94 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 8 g protein A Spicy Perspective

Giant Turkey Meatball Parmesan Whens the last time you sliced into a massive meatball like it was a loaf of bread? Seriously, your guests (and you) will be talking about it for years. Get the recipe Per serving: 274 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated), 10 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 597 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 27 g protein Skinnytaste

Paleo Sweet Potato Chili With Turkey Is there anything better than tucking into a big bowl of chili? Yes-a big bowl of turkey chili, which cuts some of the saturated fat and cholesterol from the traditional beef version. Get the recipe Per serving: 204 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated), 15 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 508 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein A Saucy Kitchen

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