Best Mediterranean Turkey Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Halve the peppers lengthways, then remove the seeds and core but keep the stalks on. Rub the peppers with a drizzle of olive oil and season well. Put on a baking tray and roast for 15 mins.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry the mince for 2-3 mins, stirring to break up the chunks, then tip onto a plate.
• Wipe out your pan, then heat the rest of the oil over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, stir-fry for 2-3 mins, then add the cumin and mushrooms and cook for 2-3 mins more.
• Tip the mince back into the pan and add the chopped tomatoes and tomato purée. Crumble in the stock cube and cook for 3-4 mins, then add the oregano and season. Remove the peppers from the oven and fill them with as much of the mince as you can. (Don't worry if some spills out it - it will go satisfyingly crisp in the oven.) Top with the cheese and return to the oven for 10-15 mins until the cheese starts to turn golden.
• Carefully slide the peppers onto a plate and serve alongside a pile of your favourite greens blanched, boiled or steamed.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey, zucchini, onion, peppers, garlic and oregano; cook 10-12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through, stirring occasionally.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY MEATBALL SANDWICHES (PITA OR WRAP)

Steps:

• Combine turkey meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape into 18 (1 1/4") balls.
• Using skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, cook meatballs 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center; stir occasionally.
• Combine sauce ingredients.
• Place 3 meatballs in each pita half. Add lettuce and tomato. Top with sauce.
• Alternatively, place filling in a flour tortilla, and fold burrito style for a wrap!
• Serves 6.

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN ROAST TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Place turkey breast, 1/4 cup chicken broth, lemon juice, onion, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper in the crock of a slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low for 7 hours.
• Combine the remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and the flour in a small bowl; whisk until smooth. Stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for an additional 30 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY PANINI

Steps:

• Spread each ciabatta bottom with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce. Top with half the cheese, artichokes, tomato, turkey and remaining cheese. Spread each ciabatta top with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce; place over turkey., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. Place remaining marinara sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high until heated through. Serve with sandwiches.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, feta, cucumber, mint, half of the garlic, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Combine the turkey, the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the patties and cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Spread the yogurt sauce on the buns. Sandwich with the burgers; top with lettuce and tomato. Serve with potato chips.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY PITA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onions, dressing and oregano.
• Fill pita bread halves evenly with turkey, 2% Milk Singles and tomatoes.
• Top with cucumber mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN SPINACH TURKEY WRAP

Steps:

• Chop up olives.
• Combine cream cheese, feta cheese, olives and oregano in bowl and mix.
• Evenly spread the mixture over entire tortilla.
• Place turkey over the cream cheese mixture on half of each tortilla.
• Place spinach leaves on top of turkey.
• To assemble just start with the side that is topped with the turkey and roll up tightly.
• Wrap each sandwich with saran wrap.
• Refrigerate wraps at least 1 hour.
• Before serving, unwrap, and trim of ends of each roll.
• Cut wraps into 3 sections.
• Cut each section on a slight diagonal into half.
• Wraps can be made a day ahead.
• Enjoy.

CHUNKY TURKEY SOUP, MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, heat the oil over moderate heat.
• Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, water, carrots, rice, and basil. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the green beans, black olives, turkey and salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes or so until soup is heated through.
• Serve with garlic sticks or crusty bread.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, gently mix all ingredients.
• Shape mixture into a loaf pan.
• Bake 45-55 minutes (until 170 degrees internally).
• Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS TURKEY WRAPS

Steps:

• Spread a tortilla with 2 tablespoons hummus to within 1/4 inch of edge. Cover with 1/4 cup spinach leaves, pressing lightly into spread. Top with 1/4 cup turkey and 1 tablespoon each cucumber, olives, tomatoes and feta cheese. Roll up tortilla tightly.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas. To serve, cut each tortilla diagonally in half.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, basil, fennel seeds, and crushed red pepper. Saute for about 10 minutes or until tender.
• Add the broth and tomatoes. Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the beans and turkey and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Garnish each soup bowl with 1 tablespoon of cheese, adding salt and pepper to taste.

CHUNKY TURKEY SOUP, MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

Steps:

• 1. In a large stockpot, heat the oil over moderate heat.
• 2. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• 3. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, water, carrots, rice, and basil. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• 4. Add the green beans, black olives, turkey and salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes or so.
• 5. Serve with garlic sticks or crusty bread.

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN ROAST TURKEY

Steps:

• Combine first 9 ingredients in slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours.
• Combine remaining 1/4 cup broh and flour in small bowl, stir with a whisk until smooth.
• Add broth mixture to slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes.
• Cut turkey into slices and serve with pan sauce.

MEDITERRANEAN ROAST TURKEY

Steps:

• Combine first 9 ingredients in an electric slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth and flour in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add broth mixture to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. Cut turkey into slices.

KID-FRIENDLY MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix together the turkey, pear, egg, panko, parsley, garlic, sage, rosemary, and allspice in a large bowl until well combined.
• Add the salt and pepper or more to taste. (to test the flavor, cook a tsp or two of the meat mixture in the microwave or small skillet).
• Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into patties, gently pressing the center of each to create a slight indentation. This will prevent the patty from bulging in the center, so that you end up with a flat, evenly cooked burger.
• Refrigerate the patties until the grill is ready.
• Prepare a charcoal fire or a gas grill to medium-hot.
• Wipe the rack with canola oil and lay the burgers on it indentation side up.
• Let them cook, without pressing down on them, until the bottoms are well seared, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Flip the burgers and continue grilling until they are completely cooked through (the juices will run clear) another 5 to 7 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY POTPIES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. In a small bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat. Add the turkey, artichokes, olives, pepperoncini, oregano and pepper; stir gently. Divide turkey mixture among six 10-oz. ramekins., Roll out 2 ounces dough to fit each ramekin (reserve remaining dough for another use). Cut slits in dough; place over filling. Press to seal edges. Combine egg white and oregano; brush over dough., Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until crusts are golden brown.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY WRAPS

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spread over tortillas. Layer with lettuce, turkey, tomatoes and cheese. Roll up and secure with toothpicks.

AIR-FRYER MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY POTPIES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. In a small bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat. Add turkey, artichokes, olives, pepperoncini, oregano and pepper; stir gently. Divide turkey mixture among six 10-oz. ramekins., Preheat air fryer to 375°. Roll out 2 ounces of dough to fit each ramekin (reserve remaining dough for another use). Cut slits in dough; place over filling. Press to seal edges. Combine egg white and oregano; brush over dough., Place ramekins on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until crusts are golden brown, 15-20 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGER WRAPS

Steps:

• For the Burger: In a bowl mix ground turkey with the fresh oregano, red onion, allspice, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, ground corrinader, salt and pepper. Form them into smaller thicker patties (as not to fall apart). Brush them with olive oil and place them on hot oiled grill. Grill for about 4 minutes per side or until brown. For Filling: In a bowl place prepared as mentioned above: red onion, kalamata olives, lettuce, tomato, basil, pepperoncinni, paresean cheese and garbonzo beans. For Dressing: In measuring cup pour olive oil, pepperoncinni liquid, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper and mix together. Combine a light coating of dressing over filling mixture. Place flat bread down, spoon on filling mixture, and 2 or 3 turkey burgers and roll it up and then cut in half.