High-Protein Turkey Recipes: 7 Easy Meals with Turkey Breast
Turkey breast is one of the leanest protein sources you can buy: roughly 30 g protein per 100 g cooked, with very little fat.
The trick is not to overcook it. Thin strips or escalopes need only a few minutes per side and stay juicy.
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1. Turkey stir-fry with vegetables
Thin turkey strips seared in a hot pan, then peppers, broccoli and soy sauce. Serve with rice. Roughly 40 g protein per 150 g cooked turkey.
2. Turkey wraps
Grilled turkey strips, lettuce, tomato and a yogurt-garlic sauce in a wholemeal wrap. Roughly 35 g protein per wrap.
3. Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce
Turkey mince, egg, garlic and herbs, baked or pan-fried and simmered in tomato sauce. Roughly 35–40 g protein per portion.
4. Turkey curry
Turkey cubes in a light curry with coconut milk (light), spinach and chickpeas. Roughly 40 g protein per portion.
5. Turkey escalope with potatoes
Thin escalopes, 2–3 minutes per side, with boiled potatoes and green beans. Roughly 40 g protein per 150 g cooked turkey.
6. Turkey salad bowl
Sliced turkey breast, mixed leaves, feta, cucumber and a lemon dressing. Roughly 35 g protein.
7. Turkey chili
Turkey mince with kidney beans, tomatoes and spices – perfect for meal prep. Roughly 40 g protein per portion.
Meal prep tip
Cook 600–800 g turkey on Sunday, slice it and use it in wraps, bowls and salads for three days. See meal prep for beginners and high-protein chicken recipes for more ideas.
More quick recipes: The High-Protein Cookbook gives you simple meals with protein and calories listed for each one. Not sure how much protein you need? Use the free protein calculator.
Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. Always cook meat, fish and eggs thoroughly. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
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