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Turkey Recipes

Whether you're cooking a Thanksgiving turkey or simply making turkey chili, you'll find a number of recipe ideas here.
Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Add a little Southwestern flair to your turkey meatballs by adding some chopped jalapeno pepper, chili and cumin seasonings, and freshly chopped cilantro.
Low Fat Ham and Turkey Wrap
Instead of a mile-high deli sandwich, make yourself a simple, satisfying, low-fat ham and turkey wrap using a whole wheat tortilla, peppery arugula, extra-lean deli-thin ham and turkey breast meat, and a touch of mustard and fat-free mayonnaise.
Turkey Meatloaf
Making a reduced fat meatloaf isn't so hard, especially if you substitute lean ground turkey for beef. The key to making it moist is to add lots of veggies, and to soak the breadcrumbs in milk. The end result is a flavorful kid pleaser.
Chunky Turkey and Rice Soup
Soup is a great way to use turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving and Christmas. Here's one of many variations: chunks of white-meat turkey with rice and vegetables in a tomato broth. Warming and delicious.
Turkey and Lentil Soup
Here's a delicious and nutritious soup made with lentils, vegetables, and leftover holiday turkey.
Low Fat Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
This low fat version of a classic Italian dish substitutes extra lean turkey for the beef or pork. Enjoy low fat meatballs and spaghetti any time.
Turkey and Green Bean Salad
Whether you are using leftovers from your holiday turkey or just fancy turkey for a change, this delicious low fat turkey salad makes a delightful lunch or light supper.
Turkey Handling Tips
How to handle and cook your Thanksgiving or holiday turkey safely.
Thanksgiving Turkey
Eating a low fat diet should not deprive you of enjoying a Thanksgiving turkey. The breast meat is naturally low in fat, and the darker meat can be enjoyed in moderation, too. With just a small amount of oil and plenty of fresh herbs, you can enjoy a low fat turkey that is moist and succulent.
Low Fat Turkey Gravy
Using defatted pan juices, fat free chicken broth, plus a splash of wine, this low fat turkey gravy has plenty of flavor. Try it with your holiday turkey and mashed potatoes this year.
Turkey Chili
Low fat turkey chili is an ideal family supper on cold nights. Serve this low fat chili with a dollop of fat-free sour cream or yogurt on top.
Turkey Soup
A quick and easy low fat turkey soup; perfect for using those leftovers after Thanksgiving or Christmas.
10 Low Fat Ways to Use Leftover Turkey - Ideas and Recipes for Leftover Turkey
What can you do with all those leftovers from your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey? Find out in 10 Low Fat Ways to Use Leftover Turkey
Low Fat Thai Turkey Curry
A low fat Thai Turkey Curry made with leftover holiday turkey--or cooked chicken, if you like.
Low Fat Turkey Burgers
Yes, it is possible to make moist, flavorful turkey burgers using extra-lean ground turkey. I'll show you how.

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