3 Tasty Burritos Using Leftover Turkey
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Meal Prep Ground Turkey Recipe
Ingredients
Ingredients for 8 servings
- 2lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Sea salt & pepper to taste (after cooking)
Steps
Step 1
Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, lightly spray with avocado oil then add the ground turkey. Chop it up as it cooks in the skillet, making sure there are no large chunks.
Step 2
Sprinkle in the seasonings when the meat is nearly 70% finished and there a few raw pieces in the skillet. Cook until turkey is JUST cooked through, about 2 – 4 more minutes. Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
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Asian-inspired Burrito
Ingredients
Ingredients for 2 servings
- Meat
- 1/2lb 93% lean ground turkey (or 3/8 lb if using cooked)
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger (or fresh)
- Sauce
- 5 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons low sodium Tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon crushed red chili flakes (optional)
- Tablespoons of water may be added for consistency
- 1 cup shredded romaine (or leafy green of choice)
- 1/3 cup edamame (optional)
- 1/3 cup matchstick carrots
- 1/3 cup finely chopped (red) cabbage
- Two 8-inch tortillas
Steps
Step 1
Mix together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
Step 2
Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, lightly spray with avocado oil then add the prepped ground turkey.
Step 3
Chop it up as it heats in the skillet, we need to rehydrate it so it’s juicier. Add orange juice, teriyaki sauce and ginger – once it is heated, it’s ready for the burrito!
Warm a tortilla in the microwave for 30 seconds to help soften it.
Add the turkey, veggies, and peanut sauce to each burrito.
Set a nonstick skillet on medium high. Once hot, spray with oil then toast in the skillet on all sides of the burrito to make it crispy and seal it closed.
Enjoy!
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Cajun-inspired Burrito
Ingredients
Ingredients for 2 servings
- Meat Mix
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 (white) onion, sliced
- 1/2lb 93% lean ground turkey (or 3/8 lb if using cooked)
- 5 tablespoons pimientos (plus juice)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fennel (or sage)
- Sauce
- 3 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise (made from oil)
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 medium pickle, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Tablespoons of water may be added for consistency
- 1 cup shredded romaine (or leafy green of choice)
- Two 8-inch tortillas
Steps
Step 1
Mix together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
Step 2
Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, lightly spray with avocado oil then add the celery, onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3 – 5 minutes until the veggies are softer with dark edges.
Step 3
Add the cooked turkey, and to rehydrate it add pimientos, smoked paprika, and the rest of the herbs.
Step 4
Warm a tortilla in the microwave for 30 seconds to help soften it.
Step 5
Add the turkey and veggies mix, and pour in the sauce and top with romaine.
Step 6
Set a nonstick skillet on medium high. Once hot, spray with oil then toast in the skillet on all sides of the burrito to make it crispy and seal it closed.
Enjoy!
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Tex-Mex Style Burrito
Ingredients
Ingredients for 2 servings
- Meat Mix
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 (white) onion, sliced
- 1/2lb 93% lean ground turkey (or 3/8 lb if using cooked)
- 5 tablespoons pimientos (plus juice)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (or paprika)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 cup (or 4 tablespoons) salsa or enchilada sauce
- Two 8-inch tortillas
- 5 tablespoons (~1/3 cup) black beans
- 2 tablespoons jasmine rice
- 1 cup shredded romaine (or leafy green of choice)
- 2 tablespoons cotija queso (optional)
- 2 tablespoons avocado mash
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