Share By Shannon Crocker MSC RD PHEc
In my backyard, grilled turkey is on our weekly menu. It’s juicy and delicious on its own or as part of different dishes, and it works with a whole world of flavours. For inspiration, here’s some easy, healthy meals that combine turkey and veggies – mostly cooked on the grill – and reasons why they deserve a spot on your family’s summer table.
Yakitori-Style Turkey Skewers with Grilled Vegetables
Level up your grilling game with these irresistible skewers. The tangy, slightly sweet marinade pairs deliciously with turkey.
Three things to love:
- Quick meal: Yakitori are skewers of meat that cook quickly, giving you more time to relax and enjoy hot summer days.
- Switchable sides: No local asparagus available? Grill up more zucchini, or try red, orange or yellow peppers instead.
- Tasty extras: Double up the turkey and grilled veggies to make a nourish bowl or salad the next day. These amazing summer salads would be delish with yakitori turkey.
Spicy Turkey Burgers with Dill Slaw
Crunchy, creamy slaw + spicy turkey patty = super-yummy summertime meal.
Three things to love:
- Simple slaw: Adding slaw is an easy way to take your burgers up a notch. Even simpler: use bagged slaw. It’s a healthy and convenient shortcut that I use when I’m in a hurry – or when I just want to spend less time in the kitchen.
- Satisfy cravings: Ground turkey is flavourful, extra-lean and an excellent source of hunger-crushing protein, making it the ideal choice when you want a burger.
- Dynamic duo: Here’s a perfect example of how you can create nutritional synergy on your plate: cabbage is high in vitamin C, which helps your body absorb the iron in the nutrient-rich turkey.
Happy healthy grilling,
Shannon