10 Delicious and Nutritious Ground Turkey with Broccoli Recipes

Ground turkey and broccoli are two ingredients that are nutritional powerhouses. Ground turkey is a lean low fat protein source that is high in zinc vitamin B6 and niacin. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable packed with fiber, vitamins C, K, A, and minerals like potassium and manganese. When combined, ground turkey and broccoli make a hearty, healthy and delicious meal.

In this article, I will share 10 of my favorite recipes that feature this nutritious duo. For each recipe, I will provide a brief overview, a list of ingredients, and step-by-step cooking instructions so you can easily recreate these tasty ground turkey and broccoli dishes at home. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy meal to impress guests, you are sure to find a recipe that fits the bill.

1. Easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry with Broccoli

This stir fry comes together in just 30 minutes but feels like an elaborate meal. It’s also incredibly customizable – switch up the veggies or add other proteins like chicken, beef or shrimp. The simple homemade stir fry sauce packs a flavor punch.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 small yellow onion, sliced
• Stir fry sauce:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled. Drain fat and set turkey aside.
2. In the same pan, cook broccoli and onion in oil for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
3. Make stir fry sauce by whisking water, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and cornstarch.
4. Add sauce to veggies and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.
5. Add cooked turkey back to pan and toss everything to coat in sauce.
6. Serve over rice.

2. Ground Turkey and Broccoli Pasta

This one-pan pasta dish is ready in under 30 minutes. The garlic, lemon and Parmesan give it tons of flavor. It’s hearty enough for a main course but can also be served as a side.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 8 ounces pasta (penne, rotini or ziti)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup Parmesan
• Juice and zest from 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add broccoli and garlic to pan and cook 3 minutes more.
4. Add cooked pasta, lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan, olive oil and pasta water. Toss to coat.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Cook 1-2 minutes until heated through and broccoli is tender.
7. Serve warm.

3. Ground Turkey and Broccoli Casserole

This cheesy and comforting casserole is perfect for chilly nights. It’s easy to prep ahead of time and bake when you’re ready to eat. Just add a green salad and call it dinner!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 heads broccoli, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a skillet, cook ground turkey, onion and garlic in olive oil until meat is browned.
3. Mix in chopped broccoli and cook 5 minutes until bright green.
4. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish.
5. In a bowl, mix soup, 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.
6. Pour over turkey and broccoli in dish.
7. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and bread crumbs.
8. Bake 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
9. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

4. Skillet Ground Turkey and Broccoli

This simple skillet dinner comes together in one pan for easy weeknight cooking. The combination of soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger gives it an Asian twist. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbled.
2. Add broccoli, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger. Stir to combine.
3. Cook 5 more minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender.
4. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds.
5. Serve immediately over rice.

5. Ground Turkey and Broccoli Soup

This hearty and healthy soup is ultra-comforting on chilly nights. It’s packed with veggies like carrots, celery, onion and spinach in addition to the ground turkey and broccoli.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook 5 minutes.
3. Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, parsley, bay leaf and Italian seasoning.
4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
5. Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve warm with crusty bread.

6. Loaded Ground Turkey and Broccoli Baked Potatoes

These twice-baked potatoes are crammed with all of the fixings – ground turkey, broccoli, cheese and bacon. They make a hearty meal all on their own.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium russet potatoes, baked
• 1 pound ground turkey, cooked and drained
• 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed and chopped
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh into a bowl, leaving about 1/4-inch of potato in skins.
3. Mash potato flesh with butter, milk, salt and pepper.
4. Mix in ground turkey, broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese and sour cream.
5. Spoon mixture back into potato skins.
6. Bake 15 minutes until heated through.
7. Serve immediately.

7. Spaghetti Squash with Ground Turkey and Broccoli

This low-carb meal is a fresh and delicious alternative to spaghetti and meatballs. Spaghetti squash stands in for pasta while lean ground turkey and broccoli provide nutrients.

Ingredients:

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Place cut side down on baking sheet and bake 45 minutes until tender.
2. Meanwhile, cook ground turkey and onion until meat is browned. Add garlic and broccoli and cook 5 more minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
4. Use a fork to scrape out spaghetti squash strands into bowls.
5. Top with ground turkey and broccoli sauce.
6. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

8. Ground Turkey and Broccoli Fried Rice

Takeout food doesn’t have anything on this fresh and healthy homemade version of fried rice with broccoli and ground turkey. Feel free