Ground turkey is an excellent source of lean protein that can be utilized in many ways to create a healthy and delicious dinner.
From being used in meatloaf to creating delicious burgers for the grill, ground turkey pairs well with nearly any flavor in any dish.
If you follow a paleo diet however, coming up with different and unique ways to use ground turkey can be difficult as ingredients such as cheese, butter and even white potatoes are considered to be off limits.
Below we have rounded up 15 paleo ground turkey recipes that are delicious but are still 100% paleo compliant. Put them on your to-make list and start cooking today!
1 Paleo Crock Pot Lasagna
Made using zucchini as noodles, this lasagna is easy to prepare in a crockpot. With a simple homemade marinara sauce, meat filling as well as paleo compliant “cheese” sauce, this recipe makes lasagna possible again for those who follow a paleo diet!
Find the recipe here.
2 Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
Just because a burger doesn’t have a bun doesn’t mean that it can’t be delicious! This Teriyaki Turkey Burger recipe is chock full of flavors such as ginger and pineapple and is topped with a simple and delicious pineapple jalapeño salsa for extra kick.
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3. 3-Ingredient Breakfast Skillet
Breakfast doesn’t get any easier than this! Made from just three ingredients – ground turkey, eggs and salsa – this skillet dish is a quick and protein-packed way to start your day.
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4 Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers with Spinach and Bacon
These aren’t your average turkey burgers! Stuffed with sweet potato, spinach and bacon, these burgers are incredibly flavorful and far from boring!
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5 Crockpot Turkey Bolognese Sauce
Serve this delicious turkey bolognese sauce over zucchini noodles for a complete paleo compliant dish. The sauce is cooked in the crockpot on low for 6 to 8 hours, making the preparation of this dish simple and quick! Just dump it in the crockpot, flip on the switch and go on with your day until it’s done!
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6 Acorn Squash Stuffed Turkey Bowls
Inspired by Thanksgiving, these acorn squash bowls are stuffed to the brim with ground turkey, spinach and cranberries! The hardest part about this recipe is waiting for the acorn squash to cook, so plan ahead accordingly!
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7 Italian Seasoned Turkey Zucchini Boats
Enjoy Italian without the noodles with these turkey stuffed zucchini boats. Onion, garlic, tomato and italian seasoning give these zucchini boats plenty of flavor while the zucchini itself keeps this recipe low in carbs and paleo compliant.
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8 Turkey Frittata
Frittata’s are on the of the simplest recipes to customize, however we love this turkey frittata recipe as is! Stuffed with fresh spinach, an entire pound of ground turkey and plenty of spices for flavor, this turkey frittata can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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9 Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
These portobello mushrooms are stuffed to the brim with a delicious mixture of ground turkey, almond flour, celery, carrots, onion and seasonings! Use small portobello mushroom caps for an appetizer and large mushrooms to serve as a main dish.
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10 Caveman Casserole
This fun take on traditional Shepherd’s Pie utilizes ground turkey and sweet potatoes to make this dish paleo compliant. To add another fun twist to this dish a full ripened banana is mashed with the potatoes to give them extra sweetness as well as added potassium and fiber.
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11. Spicy Turkey Sausage Patties
Looking for a sausage patty that can double as a breakfast or a lunch? These Spicy Turkey Sausage Patties are low in sodium, low in fat but high in flavor, making them a great substitute for higher fat, processed options that can be found in the stores. As an added bonus these patties can be frozen and reheated for a quick breakfast or lunch!
Find the recipe here.
12. Paleo Turkey Goulash
Goulash is a really great dish because you can pack in the vegetables and flavor. This goulash in particular uses ground turkey as the main protein along with mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes and is simply cooked up in a skillet. What’s better than a quick, healthy meal that only takes one pan to cook? Not much!
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13 Turkey Pesto Meatballs
This turkey meatballs require just four main ingredients and come together in a flash! Made from ground turkey, egg whites, almond flour and pesto, these meatballs certainly aren’t lacking any flavor! Serve them over spaghetti squash or zoodles for a complete paleo compliant dish.
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14 Zucchini Stuffed Meatloaf
This isn’t your mother’s meatloaf! This meatloaf stays paleo compliant by ditching the processed ketchup and instead is stuffed with a surprise – zucchini! Each slice of the meatloaf reveals zucchini hidden within, a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet! Made from just a few simple ingredients, this meatloaf makes for a lean and delicious meal.
Find the recipe here.
15 Turkey Sweet Potato Nuggets
Looking for a simple yet delicious nugget to replace those processed chicken nuggets from the restaurant? These Turkey Sweet Potato Nuggets are the perfect solution! Made from just a few simple ingredients and packed with flavor thanks to garlic, onion and rosemary, these nuggets are baked instead of fried!
Find the recipe here.
Whether you follow a paleo diet or not, all of the above paleo ground turkey recipes are delicious and healthy meals that everyone will love. With options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you’ll never wonder what to do with that ground turkey again!
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Kaitlin Condon is a Holistic Health Coach and certified Physical Fitness/Wellness Specialist. She is a contributing health writer for the teen magazine "Miabella," as well as several online publications.
