Need a ground turkey recipe for tonight - no carbs!!

NicolioRussell
NicolioRussell Posts: 273
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Got out a 1/2 bag of ground turkey for dinner but have NO idea what to make. Trying to avoid noodles, rice and potatoes at all costs. Doing a low carb challenge.

Any recipes would be greatly appreciated!! :-)
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  • Pocket_Pixi
    Pocket_Pixi Posts: 1,167 Member
    I dont have a recipe for it but you could make a ground turkey chili. If you look at allrecipes.com they have quite a few good recipes.
  • Scatterdragon
    Scatterdragon Posts: 225 Member
    /subs
  • jenfactor
    jenfactor Posts: 124
    yeah, chili!!! I have been on a real chili kick.
  • ncahill77
    ncahill77 Posts: 501 Member
    I love to make ground turkey and mix in veggies, squash, zuccini, brocolli, cauliflower, basically anything will go with it. Alternatively is just mixing in some spaghetti sauce.
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    I would give you mine, but it has carbs.
  • katheern
    katheern Posts: 213 Member
    Why not a turkey burger patty?

    My recipe (for one serving)
    4-5 oz of ground turkey (i used extra lean Jenny-o 99% fat free)
    1/4 medium onion (chopped)
    1/3 egg
    1 tsp garlic powder
    salt and pepper for flavor

    Mix them all up (the egg is to help keep it moist adn REALLY yummy), make them into a patty shape, cook them in a skilet with a little bit of oil until cooked

    242 cals, 3g carbs, 4g fat (i used extra lean), 45g protein, 1g sugar, 150mg sodium
  • hockey7fan
    hockey7fan Posts: 281 Member
    Turkey burgers

    Turkey meatloaf - I use ground flaxseed to hold it together

    Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce

    Turkey taco salad -- just skip the shells
  • dyeager01
    dyeager01 Posts: 12 Member
    I had a ground Turkey Taco style salad last night. Taco seasoned Ground Turkey on top of Chopped Romaine with Shredded Cheese, Salsa and Sour cream...too good and I was so full.
  • happymiche
    happymiche Posts: 164 Member
    Make it into taco meat, add tomatoes, onions, cheese, and salsa and scoop into lettuce leaves. It's a super yummy alternative to tacos!
  • Jocelleq
    Jocelleq Posts: 2
    there is a great weight watches turkey chili receipe, with zuccine, yellow squash, celery, bell pepper, chili seasioning, black beans and can of stewed tomatoes, beef broth. if you look up one point weight watchers chili you'll find the recipe. My family loves it.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    I make ground turkey with zuchini and quinoa in cupcake tins... it's yummy and quinoa is GOOD carbs.
    You don't want to have no carbs!
  • kenyonsmom10
    kenyonsmom10 Posts: 97 Member
    might sound super strange, but I like to cook my ground turkey with cajun or hot spices and then mix it in with steamed cabbage and salsa....
  • lisy28
    lisy28 Posts: 156 Member
    I would do a lettuce wrap SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD!

    ground turkey cook with onions garlic what ever to season and istead of a wrap put it in a lettuce leave
  • lisy28
    lisy28 Posts: 156 Member
    or use spaghetti squash and make spag bol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also very good

    as spaghetti squash remembles spaghetti just with out carbs!
  • bbyegal
    bbyegal Posts: 16
    One of the easiest and most delicious recipes I would recommend is a mock-taco.

    Brown ground turkey in a skillet with chopped onion and your choice of mexican seasoning. I like to add chipotles in adobo (it's really all you need!) but you can also do chilli powder, cumin, cayanne, salt/pepper - add a little water if you are doing just dry seasonings.

    Toppings are your choice - the more veggies the better! You could do bell peppers, jalapenos, onion, avacado...etc. Fresh salsa!

    Get a nice head of bib lettuce. Carefully remove leaves keeping them whole and rince them.

    Scoop turkey meat into lettuce - top with veggies and voila! Delicious (and a tad messy) mock-tacos...mockos? :)

    Could also serve this on top of a salad...or in a 1/2 of a acorn squash...
  • Aranney76
    Aranney76 Posts: 3
    I love making turker burgers without the bun. I chop up some onion and garlic and mash that into the meat then put them in the pan with just a little cooking spray. Turkey tends to crumble on the grill. Then I just put on my toppings (cheese, bacon (ok on south beach!), avocado, onion, etc.) I made these all the time when I was in phase 1 of South Beach. Also, prettypixidaisy's suggestion of Turkey chili is great. Just get some cans of stewed tomatoes, tomato paste (to thicken it up), 1 can kidney beans, chopped celery, carrots, canned corn (omit if you want to go completely carb-less), garlic, bay leaves and seasoning (garlic salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder to taste, cumin). Brown up the turkey and sautee the veggies then and add it to the other ingredients. Let it simmer for a couple of hours and eat. I always top mine with a little cheese. :)
  • RoanneRed
    RoanneRed Posts: 429 Member
    Thai Chilli Basil
    Saute chopped chillies and garlic in a little oil
    Brown Mince
    Add Fish Oil, Oyster Oil and Soy Sauce to taste
    Add Basil leaves (lots) to wilt on top then mix through
    Usually serve on rice but you could try cous cous, quinoa or cauliflower rice.

    Turkey and Bean Chilli
    Saute diced onion and chopped chillies
    Brown Turkey Mince
    Add Beans of choice (black beans if you have easy access, I usually end up with 4 bean mix or 1 tin each of cannelini and kidney beans)
    Add Tomato Salsa (I usually use a tin of tomatoes and some tomato paste), you could probably include some diced capsicum and I have been know to add a heap of mushrooms
    Simmer as long as you feel you need to
    I usually eat it with pieces of wholemeal pita bread or wraps/tortillas
  • LATeagno
    LATeagno Posts: 620 Member
    Chili is no good as there are lots of carbs in beans (if you use beans).

    I would sautee it in a little EVOO with some thyme, oregano and garlic-- then add some fresh or canned tomatoes (lots), chopped green (or white) onions, maybe a little chopped bell pepper and chili pepper (or red pepper flakes).

    Serve it topped with shredded mozzarella or parmesan. Yum. :)
  • hooah_mj
    hooah_mj Posts: 1,004 Member
    chalupas...yum
  • AuntSissy152
    AuntSissy152 Posts: 27 Member
    I cook ground turkey breast in skillet until done and add a jar of salsa. Then I dump it over lettuce - sort of like a taco salad. I hate turkey but I really like this. It's quite tasty.
  • DeepAsAPlate
    DeepAsAPlate Posts: 121 Member
    I'm having a turkey taco salad tonight. Only, like, 4 carbs.
  • SunshineRowe
    SunshineRowe Posts: 78
    my hubby loves when I make a turkey meatloaf... I just add spices I like, a little BBQ sauce sauteed onions and bell peppers and make a loaf cook it til brown and add the ketsup on top
  • NicolioRussell
    NicolioRussell Posts: 273
    I'm thinking we are gonna have turkey tacos with lettuce as the shell. Sounds tasty!! Thanks everyone!!
  • bwolking
    bwolking Posts: 1
    I make a turkey taco meatloaf that's really good. http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=504983
  • MelissaSel
    MelissaSel Posts: 90 Member
    I make delicious turkey patties! This recipe is for a full 20 oz package of ground turkey, so you would want to cut it in half. I like to serve with quinoa (made with chicken broth, garlic, and served with sliced green onions/scallions) and salad.

    20 oz lean ground turkey
    1 egg
    1/3 cup bread crumbs
    1 TBSP lemon juice
    2 TBSP Soy sauce
    2 TBSP sliced scallions

    Mix together and cook over medium heat in a pan sprayed with non-stick spray, about 4-5 minutes each side; do not overcook.

    Makes 8 patties (1 patty per serving):

    Cals: 102
    Fat: 1.5 gm
    Protein: 18
    Carbs: 3
    Sodium: 451
  • dogwhisperette
    dogwhisperette Posts: 177 Member
    I have to bump! You all have such wonderful ideas. Thanks for asking and thanks for those who shared some yummy wonderful ideas!
  • NiciS72
    NiciS72 Posts: 1,043 Member
    How about turkey burgers? You could add some simple seasoning like seasoned salt and form the patties OR you could add powdered ranch dressing and make them. Super simple but tasty!
  • MsQt
    MsQt Posts: 793 Member
    Turkey meatballs with seasonings, white onions, garlic, and vinaigrette parm dressing.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    Turkey burger patties (obviously without the bread). Mix in some chopped onions and grill them in small patties or balls.
  • cajunlady56
    cajunlady56 Posts: 151 Member
    bump to read later
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