"Lean turkey" refers to turkey meat that has low fat content and is considered to be a healthy choice.
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I also add in a ton of veggies, some healthy fats from nuts, and some extra protein from extra
lean turkey sausage.
Three ounces
of lean turkey meat contains 26 grams of protein and only 2 grams of fat while containing zero carbohydrates.
On the other hand, that gives you a good reason to include more
lean turkey meat in your diet.
Made with tender zucchini noodles and flavorful
lean turkey meatballs, this comforting Italian dish with a healthy twist will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Using
lean turkey breast instead of pork cuts down on calories, but the tangy barbecue sauce packs plenty of flavor.
I love that it's
lean turkey lots of veggies and protein, so as long as I go easy on the cheesy / sour cream topping haha it's pretty healthy and filling!
I did add about a half cup of the pasta water to thin it a tiny bit - then
added lean turkey breast chunks and peas to it to make a whole meal.
Be aware
quality lean turkey, just like lean beef, is dry and cooking on high heat is not recommended.
Other than the obvious delicious spicy chipotle
infused lean turkey sausage, I loved how easy the recipe came together!
On the weekends, whip up whole - wheat pancakes topped with a small drizzle of honey and fresh fruit along with a side of
lean turkey sausage.
I make them several different ways and usually
use lean turkey to lighten them up.
I would buy anything green and clean, putting together healthy combos
of lean turkey, brown rice, and seasoned veggies.
A creamy yogurt hollandaise sauce replaces butter
with lean turkey bacon and home made lower fat English muffins.
And while this recipe calls for
lean turkey bacon or ham, it is processed, so you could aways substitute real chicken or turkey, if you wanted to be purely clean.
Then sauté your
ground lean turkey with some onion and carrots, dump your sauce in and season it up with some dried basil and oregano.
A flavorful,
lean turkey burger that is ser - iously fabulous because it is juicy, delectable, and ridiculously easy!
If you want to ramp up the health factor in the soup, which is already pretty healthy with the sweet potato, chard, and
naturally lean turkey sausage, you could use homemade turkey stock.
Next, I make a delicious ragu using my
favourite lean turkey sausage meat, and veggies for my Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna.
With low - fat whole grain crackers, low fat cheese slices, and
lean turkey lunch meat it only takes me a few minutes to cut the meat and cheese up into nice little squares and give everyone a «sandwich building kit» of their own.
Making a turkey sandwich with whole wheat buns and fried potatoes on the side, can be substituted with
lean turkey inside 100 % stone - ground whole wheat buns with tomatoes, avocado, lettuce and a cup of soup on the side.
Upgrade your standard BLT by swapping classic ingredients with better - for - you alternatives,
like lean turkey bacon and whole - wheat hamburger buns.
Choose lean turkey, roast beef, ham for sandwiches instead of higher fat options such as bologna or salami.
This can be consumed
as lean turkey or chicken breast, but if you're going to put down some double cheeseburgers, be sure to factor in the amount of fat from the red meat and the carbohydrates from the bun as well.
A couple of changes I made were to use 99 % extra
lean turkey instead of the beef, subbed oatmeal for the breadcrumbs and I didn't brown up the onion and garlic first.
According to the USDA, bison burgers have 152 calories and 7 grams fat, which is less than even a 90 % lean beef burger (184 calories and 10 grams fat) and a 93 %
lean turkey burger (176 calories and 10 grams fat).
and this tasty and healthy version using
lean turkey meatballs, kale, and whole wheat orzo is no exception.
Made
with lean turkey, hearty beans and smoky fire roasted chilis, each bite sticks to your ribs — not your waistline.
The USDA recommends that bodybuilders eat as much as 0.8 g of protein for each pound of body weight, which can be found in the following food choices: whey protein shakes, grass - fed beef,
lean turkey breast and fatty fish.
All it takes is
lean turkey bacon, whole - wheat bread, and a smart serving of cheddar and parmesan to make melty goodness with a fraction of the fat of the original.
I do not use oats because I am on a competition diet and I use
EXTRA lean turkey and egg whites... I would say mine weigh about 3 to 4 ounces..
It
uses lean turkey and 2 types of beans for protein, and is packed with tons of colorful and delicious vegetables!
That exhausting evening, I unknowingly tossed in some of our favorite pizza ingredients, with a blend of white and brown rice,
lean turkey sausage with a little heat and an Italian flair, our favorite fire - roasted tomatoes, covered with sharp cheddar and said a prayer.
Other body benefits: Just one serving
of lean turkey has nearly half your RDA of selenium, a trace mineral that bolsters immune function.
By using seasonal produce and
lean turkey, this taco recipe already incorporates refreshing, nutritious elements.
Made with
lean turkey, hearty beans and smoky fire roasted chilis, each bite sticks to your ribs - not your waistline.
Try using
some lean turkey bacon, fat - free Swiss cheese, and fat - free mayonnaise if you feel like cutting back on the fat.
Taco meat, grilled chicken, hammer patties, and
lean turkey are great choices.