Looking for a little variety with your boring turkey and rice meals? I’ve got 7 variations of ground turkey and rice that are simple enough to make every single day.
I’ve been eating ground turkey and rice for dinner the majority of the last two years. So, out of necessity, I decided to get creative.
I started eating ground turkey with rice when I started prepping for my first bikini show. (read what I was eating to lose 20 lbs here) All the meal plans I found online for body builders had the competitors eating it, so I figured, I better get used to it as part of my regular meals! And I actually LOVE it.
Delicious & Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes
Ground turkey is a protein powerhouse! People like it because it’s a lean source of protein. It’s low in fat, has zero carbs, and a high amount of protein. All the recipes below were calculated with the 93% lean ground turkey. It’s only a good substitute for ground beef, if you choose the lean variety.
Rice is a clean source of carbs that people trying to get lean like. It’s gentle on the stomach (almost everyone can digest it and very few people have allergies or intolerances to white rice). I like white rice because it turns into energy quickly, and I love to workout. Brown rice is good, but I’d rather get my fiber from veggies than eat brown rice. (read more about rice here)
Each prep container should have 3 ounces cooked ground turkey with 1/2 cup white rice. Throughout the week, take one prepped dish, add the seasonings or sauce and the veggies! SUPER FAST AND EASY.
Ground Turkey Skillet With Sweet Potatoes And Black Bean
Turning my turkey and rice into a dish that tasted like BBQ, and to keep it low in calories, I added sugar free BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray’s has one that you can find at most stores, and G Hughes also has a good one. Both are delicious!
Taco turkey and rice is easy! I tried some taco sauce (the Taco Bell brand because it was only 15 calories per tablespoon). And then, I just stirred it into the turkey after the ground turkey was cooked.
There’s a million ways to make healthy turkey and rice taste like fajitas, and that’s with fajita seasonings. I don’t have a brand to recommend, but I’ve even used the seasoning envelopes in my meat while I cooked it on a medium high skillet. This worked out great.
Low Carb Ground Turkey And Zucchini Skillet
The Greek style dish is made with feta cheese, red onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers! I like to add an Italian dressing, because it really brings out the flavors in the veggies. I also add the dressing to the turkey AFTER it’s cooked.
To make this one Italian style, I used spaghetti sauce. Check your labels! Not all spaghetti sauce is good for you. Find one that is mostly tomatoes, with very little sugar, and you should be able to keep the calories low.
Fried rice is a favorite of mine! Just adding soy sauce and an egg gives it a fried rice flavor. Of course, this one you’ll want to cook altogether in a skillet.
Southwestern Ground Turkey Casserole Recipe
And finally, a Stir-fry copy cat, Asian Turkey and rice. I used bean sprouts, which are SHOCKINGLY low in calories, teriyaki sauce, and veggies! YUM!
Now it’s your turn to try to make a variation of ground turkey and rice! Tag me on instagram if you have some new ideas!
Here’s some of the great ways I like to make my turkey and rice to keep my calories low, maximize weight loss, stay consistent, but also have a little variety at the same time! With these variations, your whole family will love dinner!
Healthy Ground Beef Recipes
Turkey burgers are healthier than beef burgers in that they contain fewer calories and less fat. The carbs and protein levels of both are similar.
– Turkey Burger Nutrients:A quarter pound (4 ounces) of cooked ground turkey containing both light and dark meat will have 193 calories, 0 carbs, 11g of fat, and 22g of protein.
– Beef Burger Nutrients:A quarter pound (4 ounces) of cooked 90% lean ground beef will have 225 calories, 0 carbs, 12g of fat, and 27g of protein.
Healthy Ground Turkey And Rice Recipes
– Based on this information and the turkey information listed in the previous question, turkey is generally considered a more healthy protein option.
Eat ground turkey and rice, without getting bored. Try these variations for your next week of meals with 7 healthy ground turkey and rice recipes.
Amy Roskelley, Bsc. MBA, ACE, AFPA, IAP, IPEis a health & fitness professional with a Bachelors of Science in Community Health from BYU. Masters of Business (University of Utah) Certified Personal Trainer (ACE), RRCA Running coach, Certified Personal Chef (IAP), and Certified as a Nutrition & Wellness Consultant (AFPA), Certified Mind, Body, Eating Coach. (IPE)
High Protein Ground Turkey Recipes For Dinner
She is the creator of many low calorie recipes author of weight loss books. Mother of 3, runner, and NPC Fitness competitor.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.
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.
Healthy Turkey Lettuce Wraps (quick & Easy)
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.
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.
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!
Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats
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.
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!
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!
Healthy Ground Turkey Stir Fry
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.
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!
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.
Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls (20 Minute Meal)
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.
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.
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.
Healthy Ground Turkey Enchiladas
An easy recipe forOne-PotTaco 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!
An easy turkey bolognese sauce made with just a few basic ingredients and readyin less than 30 minutes. Served over zucchini pasta for a healthy and
