We love ground turkey. It’s a low-fat, tasty meat that’s often on sale. The problem is that we frequently find ourselves in recipe ruts with it. We make chili, we make tacos, we make burgers. We don’t branch out as much as we can! It’s a very versatile form of protein. So today, we are sharing four low-carb recipes that use ground turkey that go way beyond burgers and chili!
This recipe isn’t designed to be low-carb; it just works out that way. It uses honey. If you want to cut out more carbs, use a noncaloric liquid sweetener instead. The recipe also recommends serving these Asian-adjacent meatballs with rice. We think cauliflower rice is a great idea, but we suggest avoiding white rice. The meatballs are baked in the oven and tossed in the sauce on the stovetop. If you have picky eaters in your house, you can keep some meatballs separate and let them use the sauce as a dip. A serving has 125 calories, six grams of carbs and six grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This recipe makes cooking with Japanese flavors easy, and you’ll never be paying for takeout again. It’s so tasty and nowhere near as complicated as you would expect for a full meal! The instructions call for “teriyaki coconut aminos.” You can just use a store-bought teriyaki sauce; just pay attention to the nutritional information, as they can have added sugar. As written, a serving has 304 calories, nine grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 20 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We are suckers for one-pan meals, and this dish is easy with a ton of wonderful Italian flavors. We love flavorful dishes with tons of veggies, and this one fits the bill! Even if you aren’t a veggie fan, once mixed in with the pesto and parmesan, you’ll enjoy this meal without thinking about the zucchini, onion and tomatoes you are benefiting from! All the veggies play a vital role in the flavor, but you won’t be upset by them if they aren’t your thing! A serving has 356 calories, 13 grams of carbs, four grams of fiber and 16 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This dish features a simple homemade tzatziki sauce you might frequently make once you learn how easy it is! The wonderful thing about this recipe is that the name sounds like it should require special ingredients, but you already have every spice it needs in your spice rack — there is nothing fancy or rare to go out and buy. As the pictures in the recipe show, it’s great for meal-prep, but we have a feeling it won’t last long in your fridge as it’s a delicious meal! A serving has 356 calories, 19 grams of carbs, six grams of fiber and 19 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you enjoy these recipes. Ground turkey is an excellent lean protein, with so many amazing ways to enjoy it!
