Turkey recipes don’t just have to be for Christmas time! This traditionally festive meat can be the centerpiece for most delicious meals as it is highly nutritious and a great source of protein. Similar to chicken, you can prepare turkey for curries, pies and roast dinners. Discover our selection of healthy turkey recipes that you can make all year round, and not just at Christmas! From a turkey and leek pie with creamy mash, to a cajun turkey jambalaya. Impress your loved ones with your new found favorite recipes.
Why Do We Eat Turkey at Christmas?
We eat turkey at Christmas because back in the 16th century, farmers needed their cows and chickens for milk and eggs. At this time produce was more expensive, so they chose to eat turkey, keeping their livestock alive to produce more milk and eggs over the festive period. It was King Henry VIII who first ate turkey at christmas, and many believe this is where the lifelong tradition started. But the popularity of this meat, for Christmas dinner, was not seen until the 1950’s when turkey overtook goose for the first time.
Turkey & Leek Pie with Creamy Mash
Our turkey and leek pie with creamy mash is the perfect midweek meal for the whole family to enjoy! Potatoes, combined with flavourful wholegrain mustard, are the indulgent topping for our free-range British turkey pie. Inside you will find a velvety cashew cream which coats the carrots, mushrooms and leeks perfectly. 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: 592
- Protein: 52g
- Carbs: 52g
- Fat: 20g
The healthy recipe provided is an ideal portion for a family of four, and takes less than 45 minutes to cook! If you want to be inspired by different cultures’ food, we have a wide selection to choose from. Discover our Indian cuisines, Italian cuisines, Mexican cuisines and more!
Why We Love This Healthy Turkey Recipe
Turkey is like many types of meat in the fact it is high in protein. 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. Incorporating turkey into your diet is easy, especially when you try our easy turkey recipes.
Ingredients
To create this healthy poultry recipe, you will need:
- 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 to Cook this Turkey Recipe
Our turkey pie recipe takes less than ten 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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Cajun Turkey Jambalaya
Experience our cajun turkey jambalaya recipe to taste the flavours of a South American cuisine. This easy-to-cook, lighter version of a traditional Louisiana stew, incorporates British free-range turkey, sweet sundried tomatoes, spinach and smoked paprika. Bursting with flavour, you’ll be left wanting more of your delicious turkey recipe!
- 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
The fusion of flavours make this turkey recipe a pleasure to consume throughout the seasons. Our recommended portion size for this turkey recipe is for a family of four. Alternatively, it can be enjoyed by a couple with leftover portions being used the following day. However many you choose to dine with, this healthy meat recipe can provide nutrients with every mouthful.
Why We Love This South American Turkey Recipe
Tomatoes are one of the major dietary sources of antioxidant lycopene. This is linked to reducing the risk of heart related diseases. Tomatoes are a fruit, but are typically prepared and eaten like a vegetable. As well as providing antioxidants, they can fuel you with vitamin C and vitamin K. These are essential nutrients and vitamin K especially helps with blood clotting and bone health.
Ingredients
A filling turkey recipe has never been easier to cook. For a dish the whole family will enjoy you will need:
- 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
Easy Instructions
With a cook time of 30 minutes and six simple steps, you will have made this healthy turkey recipe with a Mindful Chef twist. To start, follow these simple 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
Our take on a turkey biryani could not be speedier! Sizzle shallots, pepper and turkey, then stir through plump tomatoes, steamed brown rice, fragrant spices and sweet peas. Before you know it, your turkey recipe is served!
- 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
Simple to prepare and cook, this turkey recipe will take you just 15 minutes and provides a filling option for two people, or an individual with leftovers for the following day.
Why We Love This Healthy Turkey Recipe
Brown Rice is full of nutritious elements which can often be missed when compared to white rice. Brown rice contains more fibre and antioxidants than white rice and can be seen to be high in magnesium. Incorporating magnesium and fibre into your diet helps to control your blood sugar levels. Research has shown that if you incorporate whole grains regularly into your diet, it helps to lower your blood sugar levels. Ultimately helping to decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes. We incorporate brown rice into our selection of turkey recipes to create a healthy, balanced meal that the whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients
Provide a healthy turkey recipe, that everyone can enjoy, with this range of 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
Creating an easy turkey recipe can be done in just five steps. Try it for yourself by following our 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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