15 Easy Ground Turkey Recipes: Chili, Burgers, Meatloaf and More
Ground turkey is a healthier alternative to high-fat and high-calorie ground beef, which is why it can be a great choice for anyone following a diabetic diet. If you're not sure where to start, then you'll love this collection of easy and healthy ground turkey recipes, featuring favorites like ground turkey burgers, chilis, casseroles, and more. These are recipes that everyone in the family will enjoy, so get ready to get cookin'!
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Soups & Chilis
Using ground turkey in our chili lightens it up, making it fit for a diabetes diet. With plenty of other flavors in the mix, you'll never even notice the difference!
Ladle up some "souper" servings of this Slow Cooker Taco Soup to enjoy all of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors in a bowl! This easy soup recipe, full of spices, cooks low and slow, so you know it's going to have lots of taste!
Burgers
Our "Gobble" Em Up Burgers use lean ground turkey and some zesty seasonings to put a whole new spin on a classic cheeseburger. Replace the bun with lettuce and you've got a flavorful and guilt-free burger that you can enjoy anytime!
Our Quinoa Turkey Burgers are a healthy alternative to traditional hamburgers. Adding quinoa to our turkey burgers helps prevent them from becoming dry and adds some fiber too. Not only are these better for us, but they're flavorful, too!
Pasta
Traditional Italian recipes for spaghetti and meatballs are too high in fat, carbs and calories for anyone with diabetes, so our Test Kitchen took on the task to lighten it up. The result is our healthier Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti!
Enjoy the Italian classic of a layered hot 'n' bubbly lasagna right out of your oven, without the worry of straying from your diabetes diet regimen. Our Healthy Twist Lasagna uses an assortment of flavorful, lighter ingredients, still packing lots of taste.
A good meat sauce is always welcome over our Italian pasta dishes, but if you have diabetes, that sort of recipe might be off limits. Well, not anymore, 'cause our Ground Turkey Pasta Sauce is made with healthier ingredients, yet packs all the comforting taste you'd expect!
Other Favorite Ground Turkey Recipes
Lower in fat, ground turkey breast combined with zesty salsa makes for the perfect healthier filling for these tasty Turkey Stuffed Peppers!
If you or someone in your family has a craving for meatloaf, why not give Barbecued Turkey Loaves a shot for a healthy, yet still incredibly tasty, alternative? We think it could be a new dinnertime favorite!
Our Fiesta Soft Tacos turn dinnertime into a party! We've chosen ground turkey breast, which is low in fat and high in flavor to make these fitting for a diabetes diet.
Kids seem to love helping make this quick-and-easy Turkey Taco Pie, because they can get in on the action, too. Cooking with kids is a great way to enjoy quality family time - and that's half the reward of preparing healthy meals.
Plum sauce gives these meatballs a delightfully authentic Asian sweetness. Serve these Asian Meatballs with brown rice and enjoy!
High-protein breakfasts, like this Egg White Casserole, are great for giving you the energy you need in the mornings, while keeping you full until lunchtime. We especially love this breakfast egg casserole 'cause it's low-carb and full of simple and delicious flavors.
Our Turkey Meat Loaf Supreme has all the right seasonin's to make it a hit at your next family dinner. They'll love it so much, we bet there won't be any leftovers!
We don't always have time to make stuffed cabbage, even though we're really craving it. That's when this one-skillet recipe for Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet comes in handy. You get all the flavors you love in an easy-to-make and easier-to-clean way!
For more recipe with turkey, check out our collection of Quick & Healthy Dinner Recipes: 18 Easy Turkey Recipes.