Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

A collection of the best ground turkey recipes! All of these are super flavorful, easy and quick to make, healthy, and gluten-free. Also great for meal prep!

Looking through my recipe archive, I noticed how many ground turkey recipes I have on the blog! When it comes to adding protein to my recipes, I indeed often resort to either ground turkey or ground beef but often turkey wins the race. Why? Ground turkey makes a great substitute for ground beef in almost any recipe. I love cooking with it because it's cheap, super easy to prepare, rich in protein and it's flavorful.

Is Ground Turkey Healthier Than Ground Beef?

Ground turkey contains less saturated fat, calories, and cholesterol than lean ground beef. But not all ground turkey is created equal so check the packaging. Some turkey is made with dark meat, which tends to have more fat in it than ground turkey breast. However, depending on the kind of diet you're on (think keto/low carb vs low fat) either one could work. Just be informed that dark meat turkey will also have more essential nutrients.

Ground turkey is not just an excellent source of lean protein but it also contains vitamins B-6 and 12.

How Can I make Ground Turkey Taste Good?

To me, ground turkey is very tasty on its own. But even if you're not a huge fan of its natural taste, you will find that it does a great job of taking on whatever flavors you add. And these healthy turkey recipes certainly don't skip on the flavor! From lettuce tacos to turkey chili, from sloppy joes to meatload right down to Irish shepherd's pie, ground turkey will absorb all the spices, and other flavors you are cooking with and deliver tons of flavor.

Here are my favorite healthy Ground Turkey Recipes:

Appetizers and Party Snacks

Asian Glazed Chicken Meatballs

Baked Asian glazed meatballs made with ground chicken, oats and a little bit a Sriracha + a killer sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a main meal with rice or cauliflower rice! They are great for meal prep, too. Gluten free. 

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Clean Eating Taco Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Clean eating baked sweet potato fries, topped with taco seasoned ground turkey and finished with tahini sauce and homemade salsa. A paleo, dairy free, and gluten free dinner that feels like fast food, but is actually really healthy! 

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Skinny Sheet Pan Turkey Nachos {Gluten Free}

An easy sheet pan nachos recipe, made with ground turkey, lots of tomatoes, cilantro, and baked tortillas for fewer calories and more pleasure. An easy, crowd-pleasing snack for game day! Naturally gluten-free.

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Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Clean eating made fun: When you crave a taco but want to keep things low-carb and healthy, serve these easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps spiced up with taco seasoning, fresh salsa, and cilantro! 

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Ground Turkey Meal Prep Bowl Recipes

Mexican Ground Turkey Bowl

This Mexican Ground Turkey Bowl recipe with rice, black beans and tomatoes is a healthier twist on restaurant-style Mexican rice! Leftover cooked rice is mixed with sauteed veggies, lean ground turkey, spices, lime and cilantro! YUM!

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Asian Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

This Asian Ground Turkey Rice Bowl recipe is a quick, healthy, and convenient weeknight dinner that comes together in only 20 minutes!  You can prep this on the weekend for healthy and delicious lunches throughout the week.

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Asian Turkey Fried Rice

Amp up your meal prep routine with this healthy Asian Ground Turkey Fried Rice! A healthy twist on a Chinese take out classic! Leftover cooked rice is mixed with crisp veggies, lean ground turkey, fried eggs and an easy Asian stir-fry sauce! 

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Comfort Food Classics with Ground Turkey

Healthy BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs

Make these Healthy BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs  for a Southern twist on classic Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce! A simple comfort food classic that is gluten-free & paleo! Serve as is or over zoodles or cauliflower rice. 

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Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes

This recipe for slow cooker turkey sloppy joes is healthy, packed with protein, and such an easy family-friendly dinner recipe! Throw all ingredients into a crockpot and come home to a comfort food meal that is so much better than Manwich.

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Turkey, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili

An easy, hearty and healthy chili recipe made with turkey, quinoa and sweet potatoes. Loaded with your favorite spices and toppings for an explosion of flavors! Naturally gluten-free. 

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Thai Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs

Lovers of Thai food will love these baked turkey meatballs dunked in a creamy Thai coconut milk sauce! An easy comfort food dinner that is Paleo and comes with a Whole30 Option.

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One-Pot Taco Pasta with Ground Turkey

An easy recipe for One-Pot Taco Pasta with ground turkey, bell pepper, beans, salsa, and taco seasoning. A healthy, dairy-free pasta recipe that is ready in just under 30 minutes!

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Quick and Easy Turkey Bolognese with Zucchini Pasta

An easy turkey bolognese sauce made with just a few basic ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes. Served over zucchini pasta for a healthy and satisfying meal. Naturally gluten free and low carb. 

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Whole 30 & Paleo BBQ Glazed Turkey Meatloaf

This Paleo & Whole30 turkey meatloaf is super juicy, loaded with protein and bursting with savory notes from mushrooms and onions! A homemade plum glaze makes this a really special gluten-free and low-carb meatloaf recipe

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20-Minute Turkey Chili

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Clean Eating Turkey and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

An updated skinny version of the classic Shepherd's pie, made with ground turkey instead of beef or lamb, sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes and lots of veggies. Still as delicious (if not better!), but more nutritious! Naturally gluten-free and paleo. 

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