Turkey meat is one of the leanest forms of protein, perfect for those who are watching their weight or just trying to eat a little less fat. Luckily, it also tastes amazing, and goes perfectly with most flavour combinations. We’ve used lean turkey mince here in these tasty family dinner recipes to prove how good it can taste. From our delicious burgers and rissoles, to our spiced meatballs tossed through pasta and pilaf, there’s something here for every night of the week. Let’s get cooking!
Healthy kumara and turkey burgers
This delicious recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘The Sustainable Cookbook’ proves that healthy eating can be tasty. This recipe uses sliced kumara as an alternative to buns, and free-range mince.
Turkey koftas with fig and brown rice pilaf
Spiced turkey koftas with sweet and fragrant fig and brown rice pilaf.
Turkey meatball korma
For a lighter version, replace coconut cream with a 270ml can of light coconut milk and ½ cup chicken stock. Note
Healthy turkey bolognese
Turkey mince is learner than regular beef or pork mince. To hide added vegetables from the kids, grate vegies rather than chopping them. Add chopped basil for green goodness and flavour. Note
The green turkey burger
Take this delicious lettuce wrapped burger to the next step and veg it up! Replace turkey patties with pan-fried haloumi or fried flat mushrooms.
Thai turkey meatballs with spicy rice noodles
Uncooked meatballs suitable to freeze. Broccoli suitable to microwave. Note
Turkey koftas
Koftas are simply minced meat mixed with spices, and often onions, and rolled shape, although in many Arab countries they are shaped into ovals.
Cajun turkey burgers
Suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Quinoa, chicken and turkey meatloaf
Chutney and a green salad give this tasty meal a refreshing edge.
