Description
Explore turkey recipes that go beyond the holiday table. From traditional roasts to healthy weeknight dinners and breakfast ideas, turkey brings flavor, nutrition, and family tradition to every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey or turkey breast (size depending on servings)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage)
- Olive oil or butter
- Garlic cloves
- Lemon or orange slices
- Optional: broth for basting
- For everyday meals: ground turkey, turkey sausage, turkey thighs or cutlets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) if roasting a whole turkey.
- Season the turkey generously with salt, pepper, herbs, and garlic. Rub with olive oil or butter.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices and extra herbs if using a whole bird.
- Place turkey in a roasting pan and roast according to weight (about 15 minutes per pound), basting with broth as needed.
- For ground turkey meals, cook in a skillet over medium heat with a bit of olive oil to prevent drying.
- Use cooked turkey in tacos, pasta sauces, rice bowls, and breakfast scrambles.
- Let roasted turkey rest for 15 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers and use within 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure turkey reaches 165°F (74°C) internally. For juicy results, let it rest before carving. Ground turkey is a healthy, quick-cooking option for everyday meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting or Skillet
- Cuisine: American / Turkish Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 oz cooked)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg