20 Delicious Ground Turkey Recipes That Are 100% Paleo-Approved
Make 'em for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Ground turkey is so versatile. You can stuff it into tacos and tortillas, use it to make meatballs, and form it into sausages and burger patties that make meal prep a breeze. Make a big batch and eat it throughout the week to keep your diet on track.
All of these ground turkey dishes are paleo-approved. They're low in carbs and sugar, high in nutrition, and will still satisfy your taste buds.
Maple Blueberry Turkey Sausage Breakfast Patties
A great mix between savory and sweet, these turkey sausage patties from Ambitious Kitchen are paleo-approved and packed with protein, iron, and antioxidants.
Paleo Chipotle Turkey Meatloaf
This meatloaf from Paleo Running Momma is a great wintertime meal for when you need something that’ll stick to your bones. It uses a Whole30 compliant chipotle ketchup too, so that’ll give it a spicy kick while keeping it low in sugar and carbs. Make a big loaf and save for leftovers.
Classic Spaghetti With Ground Turkey and Sausage
Love pasta night but can’t indulge in those grains when you’re paleo? Don’t worry, as this spaghetti squash dish with ground turkey from Wholesomelicious is just as comforting.
Egg Roll Bowls
Ditch Chinese takeout and make this delicious and nutritious paleo ground turkey recipe instead from One Lovely Life. This deconstructed egg roll dish has ample protein and nutrients from veggies, and it’s gluten-free too!
Turkey Sweet Potato Cupcakes
Savory cupcakes? With strange purple frosting? Seems weird, but it’s awesome. This cupcake dish from The Castaway Kitchen uses ground turkey and sweet potato in a fun, bite-sized portable format for easy munching on the go.
Greek Turkey Burgers
Ditch the bun and grab a lettuce wrap for this thick, creamy burger recipe from Real Simple Good that uses paleo ground turkey for the filling, along with some tasty sauce and veggies. The dairy-free tzatziki sauce is rich and delicious, so you won’t need traditional yogurt for that flavor and texture. It’s a quick meal that’s done in 30.
Honey Sriracha Turkey Meatballs
These spicy turkey meatballs from A Saucy Kitchen taste amazing over zoodles and cauliflower rice, or you can pop on sticks for simple appetizers for your next holiday party or game day event. If you are strict paleo, make sure that your sriracha is paleo-approved first.
Paleo Turkey Burgers With Spinach
If you need a basic paleo turkey burger recipe, this one from A Saucy Kitchen is perfect. From there you can add in extra fixings, such as dairy-free cheese or veggies, and you can top it with different sauces that appeal to your taste buds.
Sweet Potato Paleo Chili With Turkey
Chili is a great option for tailgates and viewing parties, so keep this recipe from A Saucy Kitchen in mind for your next football Sunday. Sweet potato adds antioxidants and fiber while turkey adds protein to keep you fuller longer. Make a big batch at once.
Paleo Taco Salad
No need for tortillas or tacos here—simply make a savory, tasty paleo taco salad over greens, like with this easy recipe from Real Simple Good. Top with other toppings, like avocado, dairy-free sour cream, dairy-free cheese, and more veggies and spice for some heat!
Southwest Turkey Meatballs With Mango Salsa
These paleo meatballs from One Lovely Life are not savory like you’d expect. Instead, they are spicy—but also fruity, with a mango-based salsa.
Strawberry Turkey Burgers
This ground turkey paleo recipe from The Castaway Kitchen gets you thinking outside the box, where you’re pairing fruit, like strawberries, with turkey for a sweet and savory burger. Consider this for breakfast or a light lunch.
Sweet Potato Hash With Brussels Sprouts, Apples & Turkey
Need an easy breakfast that’s high in protein but paleo-approved? This dish from Paleo Running Momma is the power brekkie you are looking for. Feel free to add in more veggies or a sauce that’ll take it up a notch.
Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Buns
These turkey burger sliders from Ambitious Kitchen should be your new go-to appetizer for holiday festivities and tailgates. They look pretty gourmet, and they’re low in carbs and perfectly paleo. That creamy delicious paleo pesto on top just rounds it all out.
Thai Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs
This warm, creamy and spicy meatball recipe from Wholesomelicious is just what you need for comfort food on a frigid winter evening. It's a great paleo ground turkey recipe that feels hearty and decadent but is super good for you, and it is ready in just 35 minutes, which is fast for a busy weeknight!
Turkey Summer Vegetable Soup
Just because it is winter it doesn’t mean “summer vegetable soup” is off-limits. This warm, delicious and light soup from Real Simple Good has a ton of fiber and nutrients from veggies like carrots and green beans, and some excellent protein from ground turkey.
Paleo Turkey Meatball Zoodle Soup
This broth-based soup from Paleo Running Momma is loaded with protein and fiber from zucchini and ground turkey, and it’s a great low-carb, low-sugar meal for when you need something healthy but with enough nourishment to fill you up for hours. You won’t miss pasta noodles one bit.
Ground Turkey Taco Bowls With Cauliflower Spanish Rice
Toss this ground turkey over a bed of low-carb “rice” and lettuce for an easy, delicious paleo meal from Wholesomelicious. Use spices like cumin, paprika, garlic, and oregano for that savory kick.
Pressure Cooker White Turkey Chili
A delicious chili recipe that’s velvety smooth (hello white, cream sauce!), this recipe from The Castaway Kitchen is still dairy-free and paleo-friendly. Plus the pressure cooker makes whipping it up simple, with little effort on your part! Top with crispy potato skins for some crunch—yum!
Turkey Sausage Paleo Breakfast Casserole
You can make a big batch of this turkey sausage casserole from Wholesome Yum at once and then freeze for easy leftovers to make busy mornings a breeze! It uses coconut cream to make it dairy-free.
Isadora Baum is a freelance writer, certified health coach, and author of 5-Minute Energy. She can't resist a good sample, a margarita, a new HIIT class, or an easy laugh. Learn more about her on her website: isadorabaum.com.
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