Which way do you like it: Turkey with an Asian twist, with ham in a pie or a la king
What’s not to love about turkey? It is affordable, versatile and a healthy option for lunch, dinner or a quick snack. At our recent #LeanonTurkey Twitter party, you inspired us with your ideas of how to use turkey with meals suitable for everyone in the family and for different occasions.
The party was sponsored by Lean on Turkey, a website with tips, ideas and videos including Marco Pierre White sharing his expert advice on making tempting turkey meals.
Here, you’re favourite inventive ways to eat turkey:
Breakfast/Brunch
1. Turkey, cranberry and Stilton breakfast muffins for brunch on the day after roast turkey – yummy! @bev_metallica
2. My fave breakfast is omelette filled with chopped sliced turkey, feta, chilli flakes and basil/spinach. YUM. @SparklyPinchy
3. Years ago I used to buy turkey bacon as a healthier alternative in a bacon sandwich. @cherriemayhem
Easy Lunches
4. Stuck for a jacket filling? What about turkey crunch, turkey mayo and peppers? @mumslittlepeeps
5. Turkey with pickled onions cheese and crackers, like a ploughman’s. @cherriemayhem
6. Moroccan turkey salad with chickpeas, cous cous and grated carrot is a great warm winter salad with a kick. @b_fly77
Lunch box ideas
7. My kids love turkey wraps with added grated carrots, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise in their school lunchboxes. @7hippopotamus
8. The children love Turkey in their school sandwiches. They have theirs with sweetcorn. @lisapop01
Children’s favourites
9. Turkey meatballs with tomato sauce is one of my kids’ faves. @taraking
10. My daughter loves making and eating this wrap: chopped mango, mango chutney, mayo, turkey, spring onions and salad leaves. @MumforAutism
11. I often use turkey mince for both lasagne and spag bol, healthier and tastier. They are my 3 year old’s fave meals! @lynette83x
12. We make homemade turkey nuggets. I chop turkey, dip in egg and homemade breadcrumbs with different seasonings. @Swimstar2000
13. Pancakes stuffed with turkey and mushrooms in a white sauce – a family favourite. @halkerstone
14. My daughters like making their own fajita wraps with pieces of cooked turkey, lettuce, cheese and homemade garlic mayo. @Tayen2012
15. Turkey kebabs – get kids to help put meat on skewers with veg. Get them excited about cooking from early age! @FalkirkGirl
Soup
16. I make a soup for my guys which we call Super Soupa: with turkey, rice, lentils, carrots and tomatoes. @makimka25
17. I like cream of turkey soup with leek, potatoes, carrots and garlic. @anna8301
18. I always make a turkey stock if we’ve had roast turkey, it makes the most amazing soup, my girls prefer it to chicken. @lisapop01
Burgers
19. Turkey and apple burgers. Mix turkey mince, breadcrumbs, grated apple. Shape, chill for 1hr, grill. Cheap, easy, healthy! @frugalfarm
20. Try wrapping turkey burger in lettuce instead of a bread bap. Tastes good and very low in calories. @TheBeezleybuzz
Sandwiches
21. I like a fresh toasted bagel with cranberry sauce and turkey. @LizJarvisUK
22. We make club sandwich with turkey and other meats in toasted bread, pickle, cheese, etc. @TheBeezleyBuzz
23. Stuff pitta bread with turkey slices, cherry tomatoes and guacamole. Healthy and yummy. @b_fly77
24. Turkey stuffing cranberry sandwich mmmm. @melandjake99
25. Moroccan turkey salad with chickpeas, cous cous and grated carrot is a great warm winter salad with a kick. @b_fly77
Pies
26. Turkey, bacon and apricots in a pie using ready puff pastry – quick and easy (and warming!) @TheBeezleyBuzz
27. Turkey and Asparagus pie 
served with mash Yum. @Ami4levi
Comfort food
28. A nice turkey casserole with lots of root veg and dumplings goes down well in this weather. @chrisme1
29. Turkey sausages are great for a turkey casserole. @thisdayilove
30. Shepherd’s Pie made with turkey mince is wholesome and delicious and real comfort food. @AnneThompson10
31. I make a lovely slow cooked turkey dish with tomatoes, basil and harissa. @dejanestpas
32. ‘Squeaky Turkey’ is my take on ‘bubble ‘n’ squeak ‘leftover mash, veg, and, turkey shaped into patties, fry until crisp. @sillycelestine
Pasta and Pizza
33. I’m a pasta girl so I’d make delicious creamy pasta served with seasoned Turkey strips – Simple yet Delicious. @V82CHRIS
34. Leftover chopped turkey also goes really well on a pizza with soaked cranberries. So versatile and tasty! @bev_metallica
35. We like turkey pasta bake in a creamy mushroom sauce, seasoned with black pepper. @TrulyMadlyH
36. Turkey pizza is lovely. Just add pieces of turkey on pizza base, sweetcorn, mushroom, onion and cheese #LeanonTurkey @LilinhaAngel
37. An easy pasta dish with leftovers is turkey with Parma ham, tomato and mushrooms, sprinkle of parmesan cheese. @cherriemayhem
Stir fries
38. Marinade turkey in ginger, soy sauce, garlic and Chinese 5 spice then stir fry with veg. Healthy, quick and tasty – simples! @MissBaileyMSE
39. Stir fry turkey breast with mange tout, baby corns, beansprouts and teriyaki sauce, serve with noodles. @cherriemayhem
International inspiration
40. Cook turkey breast with onion, peppers, peas, garlic, stock and seasoning. Add some rice and prawns. Turkey jambalaya! @b_fly77
41. A recipe for the turkey leftovers with a Russian twist http://t.co/uerjHLvM @makimka25
42. We use turkey mince for lasagne and makaronia tou fornou (Greek dish). @LilinhaAngel
43. I fancy a turkey fajita now. Really delicious! Pack it full of salad and salsa yum. @melandjake99
44. My dad’s turkey curry is legendary. He throws everything but the kitchen sink in, lots of potatoes, onions, peppers. @fashion_mommyWM
45. We love sticky chinese turkey. Add loads of soy sauce, honey, 5spice, chillies and a shot of sake to take some sweetness away. @ xx_Mummy_B_xx
Turkey makes healthy eating fun as you can see on Lean on Turkey. Enjoy!
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