Turkey Meat Loaf

1 lb lean turkey, ground
1/2 C regular oats, dry
1 large egg
1 Tbsp onion, dehydrated
1/4 C catsup

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
2. Bake in loaf pan at 350 °F or to internal temperature of 165 °F for 25 minutes.
3. Cut into five slices and serve.

Spaghetti With Turkey Meat Sauce

1 lb ground turkey, lean
1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, cut up
1 C green pepper, finely chopped
1 C onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp black pepper
1 lb spaghetti, uncooked
as needed nonstick cooking spray

Autumn Turkey-Stuffed Cabbage

1 head cabbage
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground turkey
2 small onions, one minced, one sliced
1 slice stale whole wheat bread, crumbled
1/4 C water
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 can (16 oz) diced tomatoes
1 C water
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch

Homemade Turkey Soup

6 lb turkey breast with bones (with at least 2 C meat)
2 medium onions
3 stalks celery
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1/2 tsp salt to taste black pepper
1/2 lb Italian pastina or pasta

Turkey Pinwheels

This fun-to-make snack will become a family favorite

4 slices whole-wheat bread
1 Tbsp light mayonnaise
1 Tbsp deli mustard
½ C cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ C jarred roasted red peppers
2 oz low-sodium deli turkey breast

Make Your Own Turkey Burger

Let family members help prepare the meal by choosing their own burger ingredients

12 oz 99 percent lean ground turkey
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
Nonstick cooking spray

Burger ingredients:
1 C fresh tomatoes, rinsed and diced (or canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes)
1 C red onions, diced
1 C white mushrooms, rinsed and sliced
1 C part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

GardenTurkey Meatloaf

This classic family favorite is made healthier with lean ground turkey and colorful garden vegetables

For meatloaf:
2 C assorted vegetables, chopped—such as mushrooms, zucchini, red bell peppers, or spinach (Leftover
Friendly)
12 oz 99 percent lean ground turkey
½ C whole-wheat breadcrumbs (or substitute regular breadcrumbs)
¼ C fat-free evaporated milk*
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
Nonstick cooking spray

Chipotle Turkey Chili

Olive oil cooking spray
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1−2 tablespoons chili powder
2 15−ounce cans tomato sauce
2−3 cups turkey, diced
2 15−ounce cans red kidney beans
1−2 chipotle chilies, finely diced
Salt and pepper for seasoning
Garnish: Grated cheddar cheese and sliced green onions

Lightly oil a large saucepan with cooking spray. Heat for a few minutes
over medium−high heat. Add the onions, garlic and chili powder. Cook
while stirring for about 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and bring to
a boil. Add the turkey, kidney beans, and chipotle chilies. Heat
through and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with
grated cheddar cheese and green onions.