Best Zesty Turkey Recipes

ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH ZESTY DRY RUB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Coat large roasting pan with nonstick vegetable-oil cooking spray.
• Rub turkey on all sides and under skin with olive oil and lime juice.
• Dry Rub: Mix onion salt, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, garlic powder, allspice and cayenne in small bowl.
• Rub 1 1/2 tablespoons mixture over turkey and under skin.
• Roast turkey in the oven for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on instant-read thermometer.
• Remove turkey to a warm place; let stand 10 minutes.
• Gravy: Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from roasting pan.
• Sprinkle flour and 1/2 teaspoon of remaining dry rub over bottom of roasting pan; cook over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, for about 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Strain gravy through sieve into gravy boat; keep warm.
• Cut off each 1/2 of the turkey breast from the bone.
• Wrap one 1/2 and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 4 months, for later use.
• Slice other 1/2 of turkey breast and serve with the gravy, and mashed potatoes, if desired.

ZESTY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer half of the mixture to a large bowl; stir in oats. Set remaining ketchup mixture aside for basting. Crumble turkey over oat mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, basting occasionally with ketchup mixture. Serve on lettuce-lined buns.

ZESTY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
• In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, crushed pretzels, green bell pepper, and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties, and arrange in the baking dish.
• Bake 30 minutes, turning once, to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top each patty with a slice of cheese during the last few minutes of cook time.

ZESTY APRICOT TURKEY

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt spreadable fruit; stir in vinegar, honey, garlic, lemon zest and pepper sauce. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce for serving., Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper; place on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-10 minutes per side; brush with remaining sauce during the last minute of cooking. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce.

ZESTY TURKEY TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the turkey, zucchini and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, pasta, basil, cumin, pepper and jalapeno if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Garnish with cheese if desired.

ZESTY TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Add taco seasoning and 1 egg to ground turkey and mix together.
• Form meatballs into bite size balls.
• Cook until firm-approx. 20-25 minutes.

ZESTY TURKEY PITA POCKET

Steps:

• Toss spinach with dressing.
• Fill bread with spinach, cucumbers and turkey.
• Top with cheese.

HEALTHY AND ZESTY TURKEY HAM SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread low fat mayonnaise on one slice of bread and the honey mustard on the other slice.
• Put cheese on the mayonnaise slice of bread, top with coleslaw and then ham.
• Chop pickle up into dime sized slices and arrange on top of ham. Then top with alfalfa sprouts and honey mustard slice of bread. Enjoy.

ZESTY LEMON TURKEY WITH PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey, onion and red pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain., Stir in spinach, garlic and seasonings; cook 1-2 minutes longer. In a small bowl, combine broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and, if desired, soy sauce; pour over turkey mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Serve with noodles.

ZESTY TURKEY AND HAM SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix mayo and dressing until blended; spread onto cut side of top half of baguette.
• Fill baguette with remaining ingredients.

ZESTY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix ground turkey and salad dressing mix.
• Shape into 4 patties.
• Place patties on grill and cook for 7-9 minutes on each side.
• Fill rolls with patties and pickle slices.

ZESTY TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add chilies and seasonings; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in beans, broth and turkey; simmer 15 minutes.

ZESTY TURKEY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine spices and mix well. Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan; rub with spice mixture. Add broth to pan. Bake at 350° for 2-3 hours or until thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes.

ZESTY ITALIAN TURKEY HOAGIE

Steps:

• Cover bottom half of bread loaf with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
• Drizzle with dressing; cover with top of bread.

ZESTY TURKEY WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• In a 5-quart slow cooker, stir together the carrots, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, onion, olives and garlic until combined. Sprinkle the turkey with salt and pepper to taste. Place the turkey and sausage on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, wine and oregano; pour over the turkey in the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.