The Best Turkey Recipes That Are Delicious Healthy Meals
Best Turkey Recipes
Nothing beats a quick and easy recipe. It is so easy to prepare any of the best turkey recipes listed below frankly excuses do not apply here!
When you need to get a delicious dinner on the table in no time flat, there's nothing better than a quick recipe.
These recipes are either cooked in a skillet, roasted pan, slow cooker or the oven.
“Skillet” meals are very popular to get healthy food on the table fast.
Within a matter of minutes you will have a meal low in carbs, high in protein, and loaded with vegetables!
Lets be honest like you there are nights I arrive home and I am either too busy, tired or too lazy to cook!
Turkey recipes are perfect to use to meal prep in advance. To have plenty of servings through out the week to eat on a busy weeknight.
These recipes are totally versatile too. You can add just about any veggies you have on hand and it will turn out well.
The possibilities for these dish are nearly endless. If you’re not a big turkey fan, you could easily swap it out for chicken, steak or ground beef.
These recipes work great to fill a nice big lettuce wrap as well.
Rather than calling for delivery, whip up an of these recipes for dinner tonight.
It makes cleanup a breeze and you get dinner on the table quicker than takeout can arrive at your door.
When Should I Take My Turkey Out Of The Fridge
Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.
Why Is My Turkey Always Dry
Dark meat takes longer to cook.
When you cook the turkey whole, the breasts will tend to be overcooked compared to the legs and thighs.
To avoid a dry turkey, after cooking, let the turkey rest until room temperature to other the juices to redistribute.
How Do I Keep My Turkey Moist
Salt a turkey. Put it aside before roasting. Season it deeply helps it retain moisture.
Should I Place Water In The Bottom Of A Turkey Pan
No. This will create spotty browning and may look underdone, even when the turkey is fully cooked.
Do You Cook A Turkey Covered Or Uncovered
Cover the turkey for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out. Remove the cover for the last 30 minutes.
Do You Put Butter Or Oil On Turkey
Either butter or oil is fine. Keep in mind that oil will yield a crispier skin then butter.
Is It OK To Prep The Turkey The Night Before
Yes. Unwrap the turkey the night before so the cavity of the turkey is thawed out.
Remove the neck and giblets out.
The stuffing can be prepared ahead of time.
Place it inside the turkey just before roasting.
However, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends cooking the stuffing out side of the turkey.
What Do You Commonly Put Inside A Turkey
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Lemon
- Onion
- Garlic.
What Flavours Go Well With Turkey
Turkey goes well with sweet and savoury flavours such as:
- Brown sugar
- Maple
- Chives
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Sage
- Basil
- Paprika
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Onion
- Lemon
- Oregano
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12 Turkey Recipes
See the list of turkey recipes below.
Asian Turkey Meatballs
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Roast Turkey Breast
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Italian Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
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Ground Turkey Tacos
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
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Healthy Ground Turkey Puttanesca
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Pineapple BBQ Turkey Meatballs
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Easy Mongolian Turkey and Rice Bowls
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Healthy Turkey Sandwich With Black Bean Spread
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Turkey And Vegetable Skillet
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Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna
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