Grab and Go Turkey Muffins - Keeping it Healthy on the Go!
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Spring is right around the corner. It seems like it was New Year's Day just yesterday. You know, when we all made grand plans to eat right, get more exercise and basically re-make ourselves into the perfect people? Well, two months down the road and it is time to get real. Changing everything doesn't work and most people won't stick with it. Instead, let's focus on making those little changes that make a big difference like cooking at home more and using Canadian Turkey in recipes.
Turkey is the perfect go-to ingredient, and it can be used as a substitute for any other meat protein in nearly any recipe. Make sure to include turkey when planning your breakfast, lunch and dinner meals so that your family feels energized all day, with delicious recipes that are budget and time-friendly.
A great way to make cooking from scratch easier is to roast an entire turkey. Then you can portion out the turkey from it to use in recipes like the one below. It's also great in stirfries, salads (mmmm....with cranberries and pecans) and soups. Plus you can freeze the frozen turkey so it is at hand and ready for those busy weeknights.
Spring break is right around the corner and NOW is the time to plan. Days will be busy so why not roast a turkey and make some of your favourite recipes now. You can have your fun-filled days without your healthy eating goals going out the window. All the fun without any of the regret! Perfect.
Need ideas on what to make? Looking for additional tips, recipes, videos and HOW TOs? Visit canadianturkey.ca for all your healthy cooking inspiration. The recipe section is packed with a wide variety of amazing recipes for full meals, appetizers and snacks. You can also find a gold mine of ideas for your leftovers and make-ahead meals. There’s nothing better than making some delectable dishes for the remainder of the week, or stashing some pre-made meals in the freezer for another busy weeknight.
Grab and Go Turkey Muffins
Make these easy and delicious Turkey Muffins for a healthy grab and go snack.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Canadian turkey thighs, OR 3 cups cooked and chopped Canadian turkey meat
- 10 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 1 cup peas, frozen and defrosted or pre-cooked
- 1 cup chopped broccoli, frozen and defrosted or pre-cooked
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped or grated onion
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- If using cooked turkey, skip to step 5. If using uncooked turkey, slice turkey thighs into 1-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook over medium heat until cooked through, 5 – 8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside to cool. Once cooled, chop into chunks.
- Add onions to pan. Sauté until translucent, 2-4 minutes.
- Add broccoli, peas and baby spinach. Cook until warmed through and spinach is wilted, 3 – 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs together. Add water and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spray a 12-piece (or 2 X 6 piece) non-stick muffin pan generously with non-stick cooking spray.
- Divide cooked vegetables evenly among muffin cups.
- Divide cherry tomatoes evenly between each muffin cup.
- Equally divide egg mixture into each muffin cup leaving ½ centimeter of space at the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until eggs are cooked through.
- Let cool slightly and then remove from muffin tins.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 311mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 16g
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We love roast turkey and like to see new ideas for leftover turkey.
We just had turkey noodle soup a couple of weeks ago. I'm thinking those muffins would be great for our teenagers in the morning. They need a grab n go breakfast.
We have a similar recipe that we use. Ours calls for chorizo instead of turkey. Will have to try yours!
Turkey is very high in protein good for a diabetic and tastes very good
turkey is really high in protein and low in fat.. Kind of a animal protein super food! I just made a turnket dinner last night. Got a dinner out of it, sandwiches, and home made soup lol
Turkey is a lean source of protein
those muffins sure look good
I've been trying to up our protein at breakfast. Making sure we start our day out well helps make healthier choices all day long. Those muffins sound perfect!
Canadian turkey is a great nutritious choice for our family because it is high in protein, lean and low-sodium.
Turkey is a lean protein choice.
Turkey is high in protein!
Canadian turkey is a great nutritious choice for my family because of its versatility. I can make so many dishes with it - it is suited to be paired with so many different spices and flavours!
Love turkey better than chicken! Also it helps you to sleep better!!!!
These look great! Looking forward to trying them out.
Love turkey at Christmas and Thanksgiving!! BEST WISHES!
Turkey provides a concentration of of high quality lean protein for a low caloric value.
Turkey is a great choice, because you substitute it for pretty much everything, and it's high protein, and it's just so versatile.
Turkey is a great source of protein and you can make so much with it, great for delicious sandwhices in school lunches too.
turkey muffins
Turkey is a great choice for my family because its packed full of protein and taste delicious