Low Fat Turkey Recipes

High in protein and low in fat, turkey can be a great way to keep your diet on track. Try one of our healthy, low-fat turkey recipes -- from simple casseroles to salads, turkey burgers, and more -- for healthy weight-loss ideas.

 
 
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Spaghetti With Meatballs

From Family Circle

If you don't have a favorite spaghetti and meatball recipe, this one might be it. The meatballs are made with a mixture of ground turkey, roasted peppers, and mushrooms and added to a classic style spaghetti sauce.

Spaghetti With Meatballs

Quick Turkey Sandwich

From Better Homes and Gardens

Make this low-fat sandwich to eat on the run or pack it for lunch.

Quick Turkey Sandwich

Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast

From Midwest Living

This hickory-smoked turkey breast makes wonderful sandwiches or a tasty addition to a cold meat tray. You also can serve it for Thanksgiving dinner.

Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast

Chipotle-Rubbed Smoked Turkey

From Better Homes and Gardens

Chipotle peppers add a unique, smoky flavor to this turkey breast recipe.

Chipotle-Rubbed Smoked Turkey

Marinated Turkey Slices

From Better Homes and Gardens

Served any time of the year, turkey breast takes on a whole new flavor dimension when it's marinated in lemon and herbs and topped with the season's best vegetables.

Marinated Turkey Slices

Turkey in a Pita

From Better Homes and Gardens

Use deli-style turkey and coleslaw to make this quick-fix sandwich.

Turkey in a Pita

Main-Event Turkey

From Midwest Living

Roast turkey is the star of the holiday table. For this easy recipe, rub the bird with black pepper, paprika, and a favorite herb and when it's done, garnish it with oranges and apples.

Main-Event Turkey

"Healthified" Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole

From Betty Crocker

82% less sat fat, 75% less fat, 43% fewer calories than the original recipe. No one will complain about turkey leftovers in an easy-to-make homemade casserole.

"Healthified" Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole

Greek Meatballs and Orzo Pilaf

From Family Circle

This Greek-inspired recipe oozes with family appeal. Turkey meatballs seasoned with fresh mint are served with orzo, spinach, and tomatoes.

Greek Meatballs and Orzo Pilaf

Sausage Jambalaya

From Better Homes and Gardens

If you like your Cajun dishes extra spicy, increase the red pepper or the chili powder.

Sausage Jambalaya

Asian Meatloaf

From Kellogg's

Asian-inspired turkey meatloaf baked and glazed with Thai Chili or Sriracha Sauce.

Asian Meatloaf

Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

From Family Circle

This 30-minute meal is low-calorie, low-fat, and sure to please everyone around the table.

Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

Sloppy Joes

From Kellogg's

Sloppy Joes

Stuffed Turkey Tenderloins

From Better Homes and Gardens

Stuff turkey tenderloins with fresh spinach and tangy goat cheese for this quick, low calorie dinner.

Stuffed Turkey Tenderloins

Turkey Florentine

From Family Circle

Served over noodles, this saucy turkey and spinach combo makes a satisfying low-calorie meal. Swiss cheese and nutmeg pleasantly flavor the creamy sauce made with fat-free half-and-half.

Turkey Florentine

Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs

From Family Circle

There's no need to hit your favorite takeout for a sweet-and-sour dish when you can make this 30-minute recipe at home.

Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs

Quick Turkey Florentine

From Family Circle

This 20-minute recipe takes the fixings of a Florentine-style dish--spinach, mushrooms, and white wine--and tosses them with ground turkey in a skillet.

Quick Turkey Florentine

Grilled Turkey Piccata

From Better Homes and Gardens

Still quick, try making this Italian specialty with boneless chicken breasts in place of the turkey tenderloin steaks.

Grilled Turkey Piccata

Turkey-Pesto Lettuce Roll-Ups

From Parents

Lean turkey and purchased pesto make these simple snacks ready in minutes.

Turkey-Pesto Lettuce Roll-Ups

turkey & curried vegetables

From Family Circle

For this easy dinner recipe, a turkey breast cooks with vegetables and dried fruit in a slow cooker. Serve with rice and your meal is complete.

turkey & curried vegetables

Roasted Mango Turkey

From Family Circle

It's easy to dress up a turkey breast. Take the pieces of mango from a jar of chutney and stuff them into slits cut into the meat. Then combine the chutney liquid with teriyaki sauce and you have a delicious low-fat main dish.

Roasted Mango Turkey

Good-For-You Pizza

From Better Homes and Gardens

As a substitute to making crust from scratch, save time by using a 1-pound loaf of frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed.

Good-For-You Pizza

Parmesan Turkey with Pasta Sauce

From Better Homes and Gardens

Walk into your kitchen after work and have this crunchy chicken and pasta recipe finished in about 30 minutes.

Parmesan Turkey with Pasta Sauce

Turkey and Wild Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

From Better Homes and Gardens

Wild rice, turkey, cranberries, and a can of mushroom soup join our Midwestern translation of this treasured old-world classic.

Turkey and Wild Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Maple-Brined Turkey

From Better Homes and Gardens

Brining, the ancient technique for preserving foods, adds moisture and flavor to poultry. Try it this Christmas season for the juiciest bird you've tasted.

Maple-Brined Turkey

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