Diced turkey recipes create succulent meals which the whole family can enjoy over and over again. Many think this particular meat is only for the festive period, but we are here to show that you can create healthy and delicious dishes all year round. Discover our three diced turkey recipes which can be on your table in as little as 15 minutes. They’re super quick and healthy, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t made them sooner!
Cajun Turkey Jambalaya
We’ve given this cajun turkey jambalaya recipe the Mindful Chef treatment, and the results? An easy to cook, lighter version of a traditional Louisiana stew. Using succulent, British diced turkey, sweet sundried tomato, vitamin K packed spinach and smoked paprika you can have this ready in 30 minutes.
- Cook time: 30 mins
- Allergens: Celery
- Cuisine: South American
- Key ingredient: Succulent British free-range turkey
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 563
- Protein: 51g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fat: 17g
Our version of this South American cuisine, can be the perfect pick me up meal for the whole family. The portion size provided is suitable for a family of four and can easily be adapted for more or less guests. Simply half the recipe for a couple or double the quantities to feed eight! You can’t go wrong with this healthy poultry recipe.
Why We Love This Easy Diced Turkey Recipe
Turkey is high in protein, which can be found in other cuts of meat too. Protein is needed in the body to help your muscles function, as well as helping to repair muscles when injured. Depending on the cut of turkey, you will find different nutrients. For example, skinless, white meat is where you will find the most protein, usually found in the breast of the bird. The addition of turkey in your diet can be made easy with the help of our diced turkey recipes.
Ingredients
Creating a healthy diced turkey recipe, with lots of warming flavours, is simple. To start you will need these ingredients:
- 2 tsp cajun spice
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 4 garlic clove
- 1 brown onion
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 yellow pepper
- 160g baby spinach
- 1 vegetable stock cube (Celery)
- 120g sundried tomatoes
- 600g free-range diced turkey breast
- 160g brown rice
Quick Diced Turkey Recipe Instructions
Taking 30 minutes to cook and prepare, you can have this healthy diced turkey recipe on your table in no time. To get started follow these easy instructions:
- Boil a kettle. Dissolve the stock cube in a jug with 100ml boiling water.
- Rinse the rice, then place in a saucepan with 800ml lightly salted boiling water. Simmer for 25-30 mins, until cooked, then drain.
- Finely dice the onion. Grate the garlic. Cut the pepper into bite-sized pieces. Chop the parsley. Roughly chop the sundried tomatoes. Place the turkey into a bowl with the spice (use half for reduced heat), then mix well to coat.
- Heat a large frying pan with 2 tbsp oil on a medium heat. Fry the turkey, onion, garlic and pepper for 5-8 mins, until golden. Add the sundried tomatoes, paprika, stock and chopped tomatoes, then simmer for 10 mins.
- Add the spinach, half the parsley and the cooked rice, mixing through until the spinach has wilted. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Serve the jambalaya scattered with the remaining parsley.
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Turkey Biryani
Turkey biryani, the Mindful Chef way, could not be speedier if it tried! In as little as 15 minutes, you can have the delicious flavours of British turkey, shallots and peppers on a bed of brown basmati rice. Stir through plump tomatoes, fragrant spices and sweet peas. All that is left to do is tuck in!
- Cook time: 15 mins
- Allergens: Celery
- Cuisine: Indian
- Key ingredient: Succulent British free-range turkey
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 523
- Protein: 54g
- Carbs: 51g
- Fat: 12g
As a quick and simple meal, you can make this diced turkey recipe any night of the week. Our handy recipe is ideal for two people or one person with a portion left for the next day.
Why We Love This Diced Turkey Recipe
Brown Rice is found to be full of nutritious elements which can often be missed when compared to white rice. Containing more fibre and antioxidants than white rice, brown rice can also be seen to be high in magnesium. Incorporating magnesium and fibre into your diet helps to control and regulate your blood sugar levels. Ultimately helping to slightly decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes. We incorporate brown rice into our selection of diced turkey recipes to create a healthy, balanced meal that the whole family can enjoy.
Diced Turkey Recipe Ingredients
For a super quick diced turkey recipe, you will need these ingredients:
- 1 handful of fresh coriander
- 2 garlic clove
- 1 red pepper
- 250g steamed brown basmati rice
- 2 x shallot
- 1 chicken stock cube (use half) (Celery)
- 120g baby plum tomatoes
- 300g free-range turkey strips
- 1 tsp pasanda spice
- 150g peas
Instructions on How to Cook a Healthy Diced Turkey Recipe
In five simple steps, you can have your diced turkey recipe plated on your dish and ready to eat! Start by following our quick instructions:
- Boil a kettle. Dissolve the half stock cube in a jug with 100ml boiling water.
- Thinly slice the shallot. Dice the pepper. Heat a medium frying pan with 1 tbsp oil on a medium-high heat. Add the shallot, pepper and turkey. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, finely chop or crush the garlic. Roughly chop the coriander. Halve the tomatoes and add to the frying pan along with the garlic, spice and peas. Mix together, then add the rice, coriander and stock. Stir well.
- Place a lid on the pan and steam for 3 mins, until the turkey is cooked through and the rice is hot. Check your turkey is cooked through by cutting a large piece in half; the flesh should be white and the juices running clear. Cook for longer if necessary.
- Serve the turkey biryani.
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Turkey & Leek Pie with Creamy Mash
The signature to our turkey & leek pie with creamy mash is the flavours used in the topping. Staring potatoes and flavourful wholegrain mustard, this indulgent topping creates our succulent diced turkey recipe. Inside you will find velvety cashew creamed carrots, mushrooms and leeks. To serve we recommend a side of broccoli for freshness.
- Cook time: 40 mins
- Allergens: Celery, Mustard, Nuts
- Cuisine: British
- Key ingredient: Succulent free-range British turkey
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 588
- Protein: 52g
- Carbs: 51g
- Fat: 20g
Within 45 minutes you will have created an easy, filling diced turkey recipe that the whole family can enjoy again and again. This particular recipe will feed a family of four or a couple with two portions for the following day.
Why We Love This Healthy Diced Turkey Recipe
Carrots are a root vegetable which many people opt for when choosing the perfect accompaniment to their healthy diced turkey dish. Being crunchy, soft and highly nutritious, it’s not surprising to see these brightly coloured vegetables contain so many vitamins and minerals. In particular, carrots are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin K1 and potassium. These particular vitamins contribute to controlling your blood pressure, helping with your vision and can help to promote bone health.
Diced Turkey Recipe Ingredients
To create the ultimate diced turkey recipe for the whole family to enjoy, the ingredients you will need are:
- 1 head of broccoli
- 2 tbsp buckwheat flour
- 2 x carrot
- 400ml cashew cream (Nuts)
- 1 leek
- 240g chestnut mushrooms
- 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard (Mustard)
- 4 large white potato
- 1 chicken stock cube (Celery)
- 1 handful of fresh thyme
- 600g free-range diced turkey breast
Instructions on How to Cook a Healthy Diced Turkey Recipe
To make this healthy British cuisine, follow our seven simple steps.
- Preheat the oven to 220C / fan 200C / gas mark 7. Boil a kettle. Dissolve the chicken stock cube in a jug with 400ml boiling water.
- Peel the carrots and dice into small 1cm pieces. Slice the leek into thin rounds. Cut the mushrooms into quarters. Finely chop the thyme leaves. Peel the potatoes and cut into 2cm pieces. Cut the broccoli into florets.
- Add the potatoes and a pinch of sea salt to a pan. Cover with boiling water and cook on a medium heat for 15-20 mins. Drain then mash with a potato masher. Add the wholegrain mustard; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large pan with 2 tbsp oil on a medium heat. Add the leek, carrots, mushrooms and thyme, then cook for 10 mins, until softened and golden. Add the buckwheat flour and mix through, then add the chicken stock, cashew cream and diced turkey. Simmer for 15 mins. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the turkey and vegetables into an ovenproof dish and top with the potato mash. Cook in the oven until golden (about 10 mins) or, if you have a grill setting, grill until lightly golden (this should take a few mins).
- Fill a saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to the boil. Cook the broccoli for 2-3 mins, then drain.
- To serve, spoon the turkey pie and broccoli onto warm plates.
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