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Make a filling and flavorful meal with these healthy ground turkey recipes. As a healthy and versatile protein, these recipes transform ground turkey into delicious dishes—from satisfying grain bowls to comforting chilis. Whether you’re making our Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls to our High-Protein Penne with Ground Turkey & Mushrooms, these turkey recipes are delicious and the perfect option for tonight's menu.

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Sheet-Pan Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini & Potatoes

Sheet-pan turkey meatballs with zucchini and potatoes is an all-in-one meal that’s easy to prepare. Juicy turkey meatballs are seasoned with spinach and feta cheese, then roasted alongside tender chunks of zucchini and crispy golden potatoes. A creamy, cooling yogurt dip at the base ties everything together.

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Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls

This ground turkey rice bowl is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Lean ground turkey is cooked with savory seasonings like chili powder, cumin and oregano before being tossed with pico de gallo. The mixture pairs well with brown rice and sautéed onions and peppers to create a hearty dinner.

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High-Protein Penne with Ground Turkey & Mushrooms

This ground turkey pasta with mushrooms is a delicious, protein-packed meal, thanks to its powerhouse ingredients. Lean ground turkey teams up with cottage cheese, which not only boosts protein but also adds creaminess without relying on heavy cream. Mushrooms bring a savory depth of flavor while being low in calories, and whole-grain penne contributes fiber for a hearty and balanced meal!

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Low-Carb, High-Protein Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats

Summer-fresh zucchini brims with a zesty mix of peppers, ground turkey and spices in these ground turkey zucchini boats. Nothing goes to waste here, as the flesh from the zucchini gets chopped and mixed with the filling. To ensure they cook evenly, use zucchini that are similar in size.

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Turkey Chili

In this healthy turkey chili recipe, we skip browning the turkey for two reasons—it helps save time, and the lean turkey stays tender as it gently simmers in the chili. Poblano peppers and chipotles in adobo add a nice spice and smokiness to the dish. Top with your favorite garnishes, like shredded cheese, yogurt, avocado or lime wedges.

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Air-Fryer Turkey & Mushroom Gyoza

These gyoza are packed with ground turkey, mushrooms and scallions. A chile-garlic sauce adds mild heat for a flavorful dipping sauce. These gyoza can be frozen for up to three months, so keep a batch in the freezer and pull them out when you need an appetizer for a party.

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Everyone's Favorite Taco Soup

This easy-to-make taco soup features enchilada sauce and taco seasoning, which provides a mild heat. Top this family-friendly soup with all of your favorite taco garnishes.

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Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This recipe produces a large batch of sweet-and-spicy ground chicken studded with crunchy cashews and celery—making it great for easy weeknight entertaining or meal prepping.

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Homemade Crunchwraps

Ground turkey stands in for beef in this homemade "Crunchwrap" that tastes just like it came from Taco Bell. Finish with your favorite toppings like cilantro, avocado or pico de gallo.

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Easy Turkey Meatballs

These easy turkey meatballs can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them perfect for make-ahead lunches. Pack them along with a dipping sauce, slice them up for a sandwich filling or crumble them up as a topper for salad or tacos.

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Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Canned pumpkin adds mellow background flavor and works to thicken up this turkey pumpkin chili. Smoked paprika adds flavor with a hint of spice. This chili is on the thicker side—if you want it thinner, add a bit more water.

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Easy Grilled Turkey Burgers

A few key ingredients transform this simple burger into something truly juicy and delicious.

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Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats

Spaghetti squash stuffed with ground turkey taco filling, pico de gallo and chopped avocado is a fun alternative on family taco night. This recipe is sure to please the kids (omit the spices if your children are sensitive to spices) and perfect for a family dinner.

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Quick Turkey Meat Sauce

This lean meat sauce is made with ground turkey meat instead of ground beef, and the result is just as delicious! Plus, finely chopped mushrooms are incorporated into the sauce (undetected!) for an easy way to eat more vegetables. Serve this healthy, hearty recipe with your favorite whole-wheat pasta or over polenta with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

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Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki

Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced cucumber add a refreshing twist to this easy burger recipe, loaded with feta and spinach. No tzatziki? No problem! Make your own at home by combining plain strained yogurt with a squeeze of lemon, dill and finely chopped cucumber.

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Italian-Style Turkey & Penne Skillet

This delicious one-skillet pasta meal for two is ready in just 35 minutes! Turkey—seasoned with a spicy Italian-seasoning blend—is served with tomato sauce and wilted spinach over multi-grain pasta.

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Honey-Sesame Turkey Meatloaves with Broccolini

Adding cooked veggies to these mini meatloaves helps the lean turkey stay juicy.

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Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili

This healthy turkey chili has a nice balance of flavors thanks to sweet potatoes and smoky chipotle chiles. We like to garnish it with creamy avocado, but melted cheese, chopped scallion and a dollop of sour cream will work well too.

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