Sweet Potato Turkey Patties

Updated: 5/23/23

It doesn't have to be November to enjoy a Turkey recipe!  Try our Sweet Potato Turkey Patties for Turkey Lover's Month! Try them for breakfast!

Sweet Potato Turkey Patties

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Starch

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 portion Ground Turkey
1 clove fresh Garlic
1 tsp. Maple Syrup Extract
1/8 cup chopped Chives
1/8 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
1/8 tsp. Sage
1 tsp. Dash Chicken Grilling Blend Pepper, to taste
½ medium Sweet Potato, grated
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Combine the turkey, garlic, maple syrup extract, chives, red pepper, Dash seasoning, and pepper in a food processor. Process until combined then transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the grated sweet potato to the bowl and fold into the turkey mixture until well combined.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, form the mixture into patties and place in the skillet coated with unflavored non-stick cooking spray. Cook about 2-3 minutes, flip and cook another 2 minutes.

Add a splash of water to the skillet, cover and cook for another 5 minutes to help cook thoroughly without burning the outside of the patties. Remove the cover, let the liquid cook off and transfer the patties to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Updated: 10/31/22

Thank you to our former (but never forgotten) Director Debbie for sharing her Turkey Breakfast Sausage recipe!

Do you love meal prepping as much as we do? This recipe makes one serving, but you can easily make a batch ahead of time - perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Tip: For a quick and filling breakfast sandwich on-the-go, try adding this sausage patty to MWLC’s prepared Pancake Nutritional Supplement!

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Fiber Fulfill

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving Lean Ground Turkey
1 packet MWLC Chicken Bouillon Fiber Fulfill
¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
¼ tsp Onion Powder
1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
1/8 tsp Sage
1/8 tsp Basil
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and form into a patty. Spray pan with unflavored non-stick cooking spray and cook until done. This can also be cooked on a grill or George Foreman Grill!

Meat Loaf

Updated: 2/17/25

Meat Loaf

Servings:
1 Protein
2 Vegetables
1 Starch

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack 1.5, 2 meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 serving Ground Sirloin (or Ground Turkey if preferred)
¼ medium Green Pepper, chopped
¼ medium Onion, chopped
½ cup Mushrooms, fresh sliced
½ small Tomato, chopped
¼ cup Celery, chopped
1 Tbsp. each: Dried Basil Leaves, Dried Parsley Flakes, Cinnamon and Pepper
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 serving Worcestershire Sauce
1 serving Melba Toast or 1 slice of Diet Bread, crumbled in food processor

Preparation:
Put all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix together until thoroughly combined. Put mixture into a small baking dish, spreading evenly, making a finger width space between the edge of baking dish and mixture. Place into oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Cheeseburger Macaroni

Updated: 1/29/25

Healthier version of a childhood favorite!

Cheeseburger Macaroni

Servings:
1 Protein
3 Vegetables
1 Starch
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only

Ingredients:

Cheeseburger Macaroni
1 serving Ground Beef, lean (can substitute with Ground Turkey)
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire
1 small Tomato, diced
½ medium Onion, diced
1 packet Macaroni & Cheese Nutritional Supplement
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

MWLC “Pickles”
½ medium Cucumber, sliced
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Dill Weed
1 serving Stevia
1 small Garlic clove, minced

Preparation:
Prepare the “pickles” by combining the cucumber, apple cider vinegar, dill weed, stevia and garlic (optional) in a bowl.  This can be made ahead so the flavors can marinate.

Next, prepare the macaroni and cheese according to package directions.

Preheat a medium sized pan and spray with unflavored non-stick cooking spray. Cook the ground beef and garlic.  How do you like your onions when eating a burger?  Sauteed or raw?  Add the onions if you like them sautéed (or add them at the end with the tomatoes if you prefer them raw.) Mix the prepared macaroni and cheese into your pan.  Stir and serve alongside your pickled cucumbers. 

If serving on top of a bed of lettuce (2 cups), add 1 more vegetable to your count. Can be served with 1 tsp of Mustard OR Ketchup or 1 tsp of Chili Powder for a delicious Chili Cheeseburger Macaroni!

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Servings:
1 Protein
2 Vegetables
1 Starch 
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving lean Ground Beef or Turkey
½ cup Brown Rice, cooked
¼ Green or Red Bell Pepper, chopped
¼ medium Onion, diced
1 clove fresh Garlic, chopped
1 MWLC Cream of Tomato Soup, prepared
Dash of Marjoram
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Sautee garlic, onion and peppers in a sauce pan sprayed with unflavored non-stick cooking spray. Cook until garlic and vegetables are softened. Add ground beef or turkey and cook through. Stir in the prepared cream of tomato soup, brown rice, and marjoram. Serve while hot.

Baked Meatballs

Updated: 3/17/22

So easy to make and they are the perfect appetizer to bring to a party!

Baked Meatballs

Servings: 
1 Protein
0.5 Vegetable
1 Snack

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 serving Ground Turkey, extra lean (or Ground Sirloin)
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
¼ medium White Onion, diced
1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
Chopped Parsley, as desired
¼ tsp. fresh Basil
1 bag MWLC Pizza or Cheddar Cheese Bites
Unflavored Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Crunch up the snack bag of snack bites, then in a medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients and gently mix together. Add the ground turkey mixture, ball and roll one inch meatballs. Place the meatballs on a baking tray coated with unflavored cooking spray.

Bake the meatballs for 26-28 minutes. Once time is up, let the meatballs sit for a few minutes and serve while warm.

Vegetable Turkey Stuffed Cups

Updated: 3/17/22

Looking for a creative way to use those Thanksgiving leftovers?  Instead of the traditional turkey sandwich, try this delicious breakfast recipe!  This recipe is an easy way to keep those turkey leftovers a part of your meal plan all week long for National Turkey Lover's Month.

Vegetable Stuffed Turkey Cups

Servings:
1 Protein
1.5 Vegetables
0.5 Starch
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 portion Turkey Breast, fresh
1/8 cup Corn
1/8 medium White Onion, thinly chopped
½ cup Celery, finely chopped
1 cup Mushrooms, diced
1 MWLC Cream of Chicken Soup Nutritional Supplement, dry
½ clove Garlic, minced
1 tsp. Sage
1 Tbsp Dash Poultry Seasoning, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Unflavored Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Spray the bottom of a medium skillet with unflavored cooking spray. Place the mushrooms, corn, celery, and onion in the skillet. Next, over medium heat, cook them for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.

In small non-stick skillet, spray unflavored cooking spray and add the chopped turkey breast. Stir and cook the turkey for 5 minutes or until turkey is thoroughly cooked. Mix all the seasonings, the supplement, turkey, vegetables, and starch together in a medium bowl. Add enough water to moisten, but not too much.

Spray muffin tin with unflavored cooking spray and place the mixture filling each tin 3/4 way full. Bake at 350 degrees for at least 15 minutes. Enjoy!

(Not recommended to make less than 4 servings. This recipe is for 1 serving.)

MWLC Chipotle Bowl

Updated: 4/3/24

4/3 is National Burrito Day! Great for making ahead of time for lunch or dinner, select your lean protein of choice, add sauteed vegetables, brown rice and spices. So tasty and so easy!

MWLC Chipotle Bowl

Servings:
1 Starch
1 Protein
1 Vegetable

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
¼ cup Brown Rice
1 cup Romaine Lettuce, shredded
1 portion of lean protein desired (Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Ground Beef) trimmed of skin fat and bone if needed
1 tsp Cumin
½ tsp Garlic
½ tsp Black Pepper
½ tsp Chili Powder
¼ tsp Paprika
1 fresh Lemon, juiced
¼ medium Onion, diced
¼ medium Green Pepper, diced
¼ medium Red Pepper, diced

Preparation:
Prepare your serving of brown rice per the directions on the package.

Combine cumin, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, lemon juice and rub over your choice of protein, fully coating the protein.

Cook the protein of your choice until thoroughly cooked (grill or oven). While your protein is cooking, spray unflavored non-stick cooking spray in a small skillet. Place the skillet on the stove top, cook the onions, red and green peppers on low heat until soft, stirring occasionally.

Place the cooked protein, onions and peppers over top of the brown rice and enjoy.

Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Updated: 2/17/22

Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Starch
2 Vegetables
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 portion Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
¼ cup Brown Rice, cooked
1 packet MWLC Cream of Tomato Soup Nutritional Supplement
1 small Tomato, diced
1 cup Cabbage, chopped
Garlic Powder, to taste
White Pepper, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation:
In a medium non-stick skillet cook ground turkey until all of the ground turkey is lightly browned. In a small pan cook brown rice per the directions on the package. In a different small pan, prepare the tomato soup supplement per the directions on the packet.

In a medium pan bring a small amount of water to a boil. Add cabbage and diced tomatoes to the pan and cook the vegetables uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Drain the access water from the cabbage and tomatoes. Next, stir in the tomato soup supplement and the brown rice into the vegetables pan.

Top with seasonings to your taste using garlic powder, white pepper, and black pepper. Enjoy while warm.

Moroccan Meatballs

Try this recipe with ground Venison, Buffalo or Turkey!

Moroccan Meatballs

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Vegetable
1 Starch 

Suitable for  Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving Lean Ground Beef or Ground Lamb
½ medium Onion, minced
¼ cup fresh Mint leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh Parsley leaves, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, minced
1-2 pieces Melba Toast, crumbled
1½ tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Ground Black Pepper
Unflavored, Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Tzatziki Sauce optional for Freedom plans only 

Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray the rimmed baking sheet with unflavored non-stick cooking spray. 

In a large bowl, use your hands to combine all the ingredients except the tzatziki. Roll the mixture into meatballs the size of golf balls and place them in rows on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until the meatballs are brown all the way through, 10 to 12 minutes. Pierce with toothpicks and serve warm with tzatziki sauce, if desired.

Smoky Turkey Burger

Smoky Turkey Burgers

Servings:
1 Protein

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving Ground Turkey, lean
½ tsp. Onion Powder
½ tsp. Garlic Powder
1/8 tsp. Cumin
1/8 tsp. Coriander
1/8 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1/8 Chili Powder
Dash of Red Pepper Flakes

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Form mixture into a patty. Place on a pre-heated grill and cook 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.

California Turkey Soup

Updated: 3/17/22

National Soup Month is here!  This healthy soup recipe is sure to be warm and satisfying! California Turkey Soup

California Turkey Soup

Servings:
1 Protein
3 Vegetables
1 Fiber

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack 2 meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 serving Extra Lean Ground Turkey
¼ tsp. of Onion Powder
¼ tsp. minced Garlic
1 cup raw, chopped Broccoli
1 cup raw, chopped Cauliflower
½ cup raw, diced Carrots
¼ tsp. dried Oregano
¼ tsp. dried Basil
¼ tsp. Pepper
1 MWLC Chicken Bouillon Fiber Fulfill

Preparation:
In a large pan, cook serving of extra lean ground turkey. Steam carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli for about 5 minutes in the microwave. Add all other ingredients to the extra lean ground turkey.

Combine your turkey mixture into the glass bowl with vegetables and stir. Follow directions on your chicken bouillon packet, once it is cooked add soup to meat and vegetables in the glass bowl. Finally, add a couple ounces of extra water if necessary.

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Soup with Cauliflower)

Try this healthier version of Caldo Verde! It can also be made in a Slow Cooker/Crock Pot as well!

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Soup with Cauliflower)

Servings:
1 Protein
3 Vegetables
1 Fiber Fulfill

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack 2.0 meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 portion lean ground Turkey or Chicken Breast
1 cup Cauliflower florets
1 cup Mustard Greens, trimmed and rinsed
½ medium Onion, chopped
1-2 cloves of Garlic, minced
1 packet MWLC Fulfill Chicken Bouillon (prepared according to package directions)
1 Tbsp fresh Parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
¼ tsp. Ground Cumin
Juice of ½ fresh Lemon
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
Ground Black Pepper
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 450 F. Spray cauliflower florets and onion with unflavored non-stick cooking spray and combine with cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh ground black pepper. Spread in a single layer in a baking dish and roast for 30 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a medium pan, cook the ground turkey or chicken over low-medium heat with the garlic and red pepper flakes.

Remove the florets/onion and set aside a medium sized sauce pan. Scrape the browned bits from the pan with the fulfill chicken bouillon and pour the deglazed mixture over the cauliflower and onions. Heat cauliflower and bouillon mix to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for an hour. Remove from heat and puree (optional).

Add the cooked cooked ground turkey or chicken to the sauce pan. Add the mustard greens and parsley, simmer until the greens have softened. Ladle the soup into a bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro and some fresh squeezed lemon juice and a dash of smoked paprika.

Curried Turkey Vegetable Soup

Garam Masala adds a boost of flavor to this warm and filling soup! Garam masala is a spice blend widely used in Indian cuisine, from curries to soups. Whole spices of cinnamon, mace, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and cardamom pods are toasted in a pan to release their aromatic flavors, then ground to a powder.

Curried Turkey Vegetable Soup

Servings:
1 Protein
2 Vegetables
1 Fiber
1 Starch

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving of Turkey (boneless and skinless)
1 packet MWLC Chicken Bouillon Fiber Fulfill
8 oz. Water
½ cup Celery, chopped
5 small Green Onions, chopped (save some for garnish)
¼ cup Carrots, chopped
½ cup Soba Noodles, cooked
1 tsp. Garam Masala spice (or substitute ¼ tsp. Curry Powder and ¼ tsp. Pumpkin Pie spice)
1 tsp. fresh Ginger, minced
½ Tbsp Cilantro, chopped (save some for garnish)
Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation:
In a 2 quart sauce pan, add water, chicken bouillon, carrots, ginger, garam masala (curry powder and pumpkin pie spice). Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Stir in cooked turkey and noodles, cilantro. Simmer 8-10 minutes uncovered or until noodles are tender. Garnish with cilantro and green onion.

Turkey Apple Meatloaf

Sweet, savory and filling Turkey Apple Meatloaf - great to prep ahead and pack for an easy lunch too. :)

Turkey Apple Meatloaf

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Vegetable
1 Fruit
1 Starch
2 Condiments

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only

Ingredients:
1/4 medium Onion, diced
1/2 cup Celery, diced
1 Apple, peeled, cored, shredded
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 piece Melba Toast, crumbled
2 Tbsp Sage, chopped
1/8 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 portion Lean Ground Turkey
Fresh ground Black Pepper, to taste
2 tsp. Ketchup
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350.

Dice onion, celery, and garlic and peel, then grate apple. Saute all together with unflavored non-stick cooking spray over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

While the veggies cook, mix crumbled melba toast, sage, pumpkin spice, ketchup, pepper, and turkey together in a large bowl.

Add apple/veggie mix to the turkey mixture and combine thoroughly, using your hands if necessary.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and form mixture into a loaf.

Bake for about 50 minutes.

Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Updated: 3/2/22

Don't worry, we have dinner all planned!  Our Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie will leave you feeling satisfied and full!🍴

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Servings:
1 Protein
2 Vegetables
1 Starch

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
½ medium Sweet Potato
1/8 cup Water
¼ medium Onion
½ cup Collard Greens
Garlic to taste
1 serving Lean Ground Turkey (or lean Ground Beef or Venison)
2 tsp. Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning
1 small Tomato, chopped
Worcestershire Sauce to taste (**No more than 2 tsp.**)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
1 Tbsp Parsley leaves, finely chopped
Unflavored Nonstick Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In large microwave-safe bowl, combine sweet potato and 1/8 cup water. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high until tender. When cool enough to handle, discard peels.

In large bowl, mash potato with freshly ground black pepper. Meanwhile, in a skillet, spray with unflavored nonstick cooking spray and cook onion on medium-high until browned, stirring occasionally. Add collard greens and freshly ground black pepper.

Cook 1 minute or until just wilted, stirring. Transfer to medium bowl. In same skillet, spray unflavored nonstick cooking spray.

Add garlic and cook 15 seconds. Add turkey.

Cook 3 minutes or until browned, breaking meat into small pieces and stirring. Reduce heat to medium and add Cajun seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.

Cook 1 minute, stirring. Add tomato.

Cook 2 minutes, stirring. In shallow baking dish, spread half of mashed sweet potato. Top with turkey mixture, then collard greens mixture. Spread remaining sweet potato mixture on top.

Bake 30 minutes or until golden on top. Garnish with parsley.

Turkey Joes

Updated: 11/4/21

It's almost lunch time! Enjoy our delicious and satisfying Turkey Joes!

Feel free to substitute lean ground chicken, beef, pork or venison!

TurkeyJoes

Turkey Joes

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Vegetable
0.5 Dairy
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only
Omit the Yogurt to make it suitable for FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving Ground Turkey Breast
½ medium Green or Red Pepper
3 oz. Plain Low-Fat Yogurt
½ cup Spinach
1 MWLC Vegetarian Sloppy Joe Nutritional Supplement
Cilantro, Cumin, Garlic and Onion Powder to taste

Preparation:
Cook the ground turkey together with the spinach, peppers and cilantro. Sprinkle cumin, garlic and onion powder on the turkey mixture to taste.

While the turkey is cooking, warm up the nutrient in a quart sized microwave bowl. Stir in the turkey mixture, top with yogurt and enjoy!

Mixed Spice Burgers

Updated: 1/12/22

Fresh herbs and warm spices add extra flavor to traditional beef burgers (try this with lamb or turkey). Add some crushed red pepper flakes for an additional kick!

Mixed Spice Burgers

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Vegetable

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving Lean Ground Beef
¼ medium Onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh Parsley leaves, minced
1 Tbsp fresh Mint leaves, minced
½ Garlic clove, minced
¼ tsp Allspice, ground
Black Pepper, to taste
½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Pinch of Ground Nutmeg
1 cup Lettuce leaves

Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients.  Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly.  Shape into oblong patty.

Grill patty, covered over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat, 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees.  If desired, place on lettuce leaves and serve.

Tzatziki Sauce option for Freedom meal plans only:  Tzatziki Sauce

Ground Turkey Keema

Savor the flavors of Ground Turkey Keema! Not a ground Turkey fan? Substitute with lean ground Beef.

Ground Turkey Keema

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Vegetable (2 if Cauliflower Rice is used)
1 Starch (if Brown Rice is used)

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray
½ medium Red Onion, finely chopped
½ Tbsp fresh Ginger, finely chopped
1 Garlic clove, chopped
½ tsp Ground Cumin
½ tsp Ground Turmeric
Dash of Cayenne Pepper
Dash of Ground Cinnamon
1 serving lean Ground Turkey or Beef (95% lean)
1 Tbsp juice from a fresh Lime
¼ tsp Garam Masala
1 serving Cauliflower rice or steamed Brown Rice (optional, for serving)
1 serving Plain Greek yogurt (optional, for Freedom meal plans only)

Preparation:
Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Spray with unflavored non-stick cooking spray and add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to brown, 6 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper and cinnamon and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 45 seconds.

Add the ground turkey (or lean ground meat of your choice) and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until cooked through, 8 minutes. Add the lime juice and garam masala and cook, stirring occasionally for about a minute. Serve with the cauliflower rice or brown rice and a dollop of yogurt (Freedom meal plans only), if desired.

Turkey Recipes

Need some Turkey inspiration? Or better yet, what do you with the leftover Turkey? Here are some great ideas to use lean ground turkey or your Turkey leftovers!

1. California Turkey Soup

2. Stuffed Cabbage Soup

3. Sweet Potato Turkey Patties

4. Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

5. Meat Loaf

6. Turkey Breakfast Sausage

7. Turkey Joe’s

8. Vegetable Turkey Stuffed Cups

9. Stuffed Mushrooms

10. MWLC Chipotle Bowl

11. BBQ Meatballs

12. Greek Meatball Gyros