Tag: ground turkey

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

For a lighter alternative to taco shells, these lettuce taco wraps are fabulous!

Add your favorite toppings like reduced fat cheddar, light sour cream, chives, tomatoes or whatever you like on your tacos. Making your own taco seasoning is a healthier alternative to buying packaged taco seasoning, and uses less sodium, no sugar, no preservatives and no msg. It also saves you money if you are on a budget. If you prefer to use the package seasoning, simply replace it with the spices listed here.

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 taco wraps • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 134 • Fat: 2 g • Carb: 10 g • Fiber: 2.4 g • Protein: 21 g • Sugar: 4

Ingredients:

1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
3/4 cup water
4 oz can tomato sauce
8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce

Directions:

Brown turkey in a large skillet. When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well. Add onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

Wash and dry the lettuce. Place meat in the center of leaf and top with tomatoes, cheese and salsa or whatever you prefer. (Toppings extra points)

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Broccoli Rabe Turkey Burgers

These turkey burgers are flavorful and delicious – the perfect quick, weeknight meal! I skipped the bun, served them over lettuce and topped them with sauteed broccoli rabe, but this would also be wonderful on a slice of focaccia.

I adore slightly bitter taste broccoli rabe. Sauteed with garlic and oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes, it’s one of my favorite vegetables.

My local organic supermarket carries incredible chicken broccoli rabe sausage, which is where I got the inspiration for this burger. I tried making it with ground chicken and ground turkey, and preferred the taste and texture of the turkey. To make the patties, I simply chopped up some broccoli rabe and added it to the meat along with Pecorino Romano and garlic. My husband loved them too, enjoy!

Broccoli Rabe Turkey Burgers
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 burger • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 260 • Fat: 13 g • Carb: 7 g • Fiber: 4 g • Protein: 27 g • Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 339 • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Ingredients:

For the broccoli rabe:

1 bunch (about 20 oz) broccoli rabe, washed, stems trimmed off
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced thin
kosher salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

For the patties:

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
3 tbsp freshly grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For the burger:

4 slices large tomato
4 large lettuce leaves

Directions:

Chop about 3/4 cups worth of leaves and flowers only of the broccoli rabe into very small pieces and set aside for the burger.

Cut the remaining broccoli rabe into 2-inch pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the broccoli rabe. Blanch for about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, drain well and set aside in a colander.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the turkey, 3/4 cup chopped broccoli rabe, Romano cheese, garlic, salt and pepper (red pepper flakes too if using). Form into 4 patties and refrigerate until ready to cook.

Heat a large, deep sauté pan to medium-high heat, when hot add the olive oil and garlic and cook until golden about 1 minute, careful not to burn. Add the broccoli rabe to the pan and toss with garlic and oil, season with 1/4 tsp salt and crushed red pepper; cook about 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.

While that is cooking, cook the burgers on a hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through in the center.

To serve place a lettuce leave on each plate, top tomato slice and cooked burger. Finish with the cooked broccoli rabe and optional more grated cheese if desired.

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Turkey Meatball Spinach Tortellini Soup

This easy, kid-friendly soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter night. One large bowl is under 300 calories and is very satisfying.

I love turkey meatballs in my soup. Spaghetti and meatball soup^[1] is a regular in my home because my kids love it! I also love making tortellini soup – Spinach Tortellini en Brodo^[2] is a winter favorite of mine. This recipe combines the best of both soups and my family loved it. I hope yours does too!

Turkey Meatball Spinach Tortellini Soup
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 6 • Size: 1 1/2 cups • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 271 • Fat: 9 g • Carb: 26 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 20 g • Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 1064 mg • Cholesterol: 89 mg

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

10 oz 93% ground turkey
2 tbsp seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano)
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
1 large egg
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp kosher salt

For the soup:

1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled & chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
4 (14.5 oz) cans reduced sodium chicken broth (I used Swansons)
1 small Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (optional)
9 oz refrigerated spinach cheese tortellini (Buitoni)fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 cups loosely packed baby spinach
fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for topping

Directions:

Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and parmesan cheese. Using your (clean) hands, gently mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined. Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp each, you’ll get about 20 to 22.

In a large nonstick pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-low heat. When melted, add the celery, onion, carrot & garlic. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

Add the chicken broth and parmesan rind and increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. When broth boils, season with black pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium and gently drop in the meatballs. Cook about 4 minutes.

Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked according to package directions, about 7 minutes.

Once cooked, remove the rind, and add the baby spinach. Stir to combine and serve topped with fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

References

^{^} Spaghetti and meatball soup (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
^{^} Spinach Tortellini en Brodo (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)