Turkey mince is extremely versatile, tasty and due to its low fat content, it contains very few calories. We’ve searched the internet and picked out 22 of our favourite healthy turkey mince recipes for you to try.
Turkey…more than just a Christmas dish.
1. Turkey Keema
Via Sun Basket
In India and Pakistan, keema is a popular main course and street food snack, made with richly spiced mince (usually lamb) and vegetables (typically peas and potatoes). This is a delicious recipe that uses turkey mince to keep the fat and calories down.
2. Simple Turkey Chilli
Via NY Times
Simple recipe, but packed full of flavour, this is a dish that will keep you warm as the cold nights draw in.
3. Unbelievably Moist Turkey Meatloaf
Via Inspired Taste
For this take on meatloaf you blend minced turkey with quite a lot of mushrooms and seasonings, then bake to perfection. It will take you about an hour and a half to make this protein packed dish, but don’t forget that the leftovers make for a cracking sandwich filler!
4. Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Turkey Burgers
Via Food For Fitness
Ever find yourself craving a burger but don’t want to derail your diet? Then you’ll love these low fat, high protein, guilt free beauties.
5. Turkey Tacos
Via Taste.com.au
For a good-for-you take on a Mexican Taco, look no further. These little corkers will go great with your favourite salsa.
6. Curried Ground Turkey with Potatoes
Via Simply Recipes
For a taste of India try giving this simple recipe a try. Follow their instructions to serve four, and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.
7. Greek Turkey Meatballs
Via Damn Delicious
Everyone’s favorite meatballs made healthier! So moist, so tender and so easy to make, drizzled with Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce!
8. Syrian Stuffed Pumpkins
Via The Kitchn
The creators of this recipe have merged their traditional thanksgiving dish with their Syrian neighbours stuffing. This is a delicious way to bring people together and give us all a healthy meal we can enjoy year round.
9. Turkey Enchiladas
Via British Turkey
Take your turkey south of the border with this tex-mex favourite. Follow this recipe for 47g of protein at only 660 calories per serving.
10. Turkey & Veg Sloppy Joes
Via Campbells
An American favourite made a little healthier. These are packed with lean protein and don’t skimp on the veggies. Try these with your kids for an instant favourite.
11. Rockin’ 5 Ingredient Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
Via Pinch Of Yum
Everybody loves a good chill recipe and fitness folks love sweet potato. Combine the two and you’ve got a high protein tasty delight that the whole family will love. This recipe is so easy and pretty much just uses sweet potatoes, turkey mince, onions and garlic, stock and canned beans.
12. Turkey Pesto & Garlic Meatballs
The title says it all – what’s not to love?! Whether oven baked or prepared in the slow cooker, this recipe is sure to be a hit with all of the family.
13. Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burritos
Via Pinch Of Yum
These are very much a meal prep win! Put simply, you roll spicy ground turkey and veggies in a flour tortilla. But don’t let their simplicity fool you; these Burritos are jam packed with flavour! You can freeze these to microwave later for easy meals on the go.
14. Turkey Meatball & Spinach Soup
Via Damn Delicious
This soup is very easy to make with three basic steps: Make the turkey stock, cook the meatballs, then combine both into an incredible, hearty soup along with some vegetable. It really is that simple, and great for the coming cold nights.
15. Turkey Bolognese
Via Food For Fitness
OK, so we’re maybe being biased with this one, but it really is a winner!
16. Quick Turkey Ragu
A real winter warmer and packed full of hearty ingredients, this recipe will chase away the cold days.
17. Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Via Liz Loves Life
This is a delicious recipe using every fitness buff’s favourite carbohydrate: sweet potato.
18. Korean Ground Turkey & Rice Bowls
A delicious and quick recipe for a Korean dish using turkey mince that is sweet, rich and spicy.
19. Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas
Via Diet Hood
Mexican food is super-popular right now and when you cook these enchiladas you’ll realise why!
20. Homemade Maple Breakfast Sausage
Via The Chunky Chef
These aren’t anything like the sausages we have over on this side of the pond but the American breakfast sausage patty is a firm favourite in the U S of A and this recipe is a winner.
21. Thai Paleo Meatballs
Via A Saucy Kitchen
Baked Thai Meatballs packed with fresh flavors and paired with a simple chili sauce.
22. Turkey-Chorizo Burgers with Creamy Guacamole
A winner of a burger recipe that pairs the savoury, spicy, fatty deliciousness of chorizo with turkey mince to unite in a winning burger combo.
