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7 Ways to Grill with Turkey

We all have our favourite meats that we like to grill, but do you ever feel like you are making the same thing over and over again? Would you like to break out of your grilling rut? Why not try TURKEY!

Turkey is an excellent source of protein, it’s lean, nutrient-rich and versatile. Ground turkey for example has just over half the fat of lean ground beef, making turkey an ideal choice for healthy, barbeque burgers.

New to grilling turkey? Here is a helpful chart on barbeque methods and grilling times.

To get you started, here are 7 Ways to Grill with Turkey:  

Blueberry Balsamic Grilled Turkey Salad

Assemble the fresh salad ingredients while the turkey is grilling and drizzle with the blueberry balsamic vinaigrette to complete this delicious meal.

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Chipotle & Apple Turkey Burger with Mustard Herb Aioli

Mixing a bit of heat from the chipotle, a bit of sweet thanks to the apple and a bit of zip from three kinds of mustard, these are moist and flavourful burgers the whole family is sure to love. The herb aioli is also fantastic when served with grilled chicken or fish, or as a dip for vegetables.

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Recipe and image courtesy of Spread The Mustard.

Sweet & Sticky Turkey Legs

Grilled turkey legs are taken to the next level with this delicious sweet and tangy homemade barbeque sauce.

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Turkey Koftas

This family-friendly recipe allows everyone to get involved by preparing their own pita filled with grilled turkey, fresh veggies and garlic lemon yogurt.

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Turkey Firecracker Lollipops

This turkey recipe has a bit of a kick but is the perfect weeknight meal to enjoy on the patio.

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Barbeque A Whole Turkey

Use your barbeque to prepare roast turkey that’s moist, tender, delicious and nutritious. Cooking a turkey using the rotisserie in your barbeque is easy and results in a delicious meal.

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