Healthy mince recipes

Mince is quick and the whole family likes it. Here we use leaner turkey or beef mince, so the dishes are lighter and the flavour stays the same.

13 recipes · calories and protein are worked out from the grams of each ingredient, per serving.

Beef and bean chilli with rice40 min · 595 kcal · 35 g protein per servingOven-baked turkey patties with buckwheat40 min · 435 kcal · 35 g protein per serving
Balandėliai (cabbage rolls) with turkeyIllustration
Balandėliai (cabbage rolls) with turkey85 min · 353 kcal · 26 g protein per servingCepelinai (potato dumplings) with turkey (lighter)90 min · 382 kcal · 20 g protein per serving
Turkey bolognese with wholewheat pastaIllustration
Turkey bolognese with wholewheat pasta35 min · 494 kcal · 34 g protein per servingTinginiai balandėliai – lazy cabbage rolls50 min · 387 kcal · 30 g protein per servingFrikadelių sriuba – meatball soup40 min · 267 kcal · 20 g protein per servingTurkey and spinach lasagne (lighter)90 min · 464 kcal · 41 g protein per servingTurkey meatballs in tomato sauce with rice40 min · 488 kcal · 32 g protein per servingKoldūnai (Lithuanian dumplings) with turkey90 min · 385 kcal · 25 g protein per servingŽemaičių blynai – Samogitian potato pancakes with turkey60 min · 409 kcal · 22 g protein per serving
Moussaka with turkey (lighter)Illustration
Moussaka with turkey (lighter)80 min · 346 kcal · 25 g protein per servingBeef patties with buckwheat and beetroot salad40 min · 497 kcal · 35 g protein per serving

Frequently asked questions

Which mince is the leanest?

Usually turkey or chicken breast mince is the leanest, along with lean beef mince. Pork and mixed mince are usually fattier – check the fat content on the label.

How do I cook mince safely?

Always cook mince all the way through – there should be no pink left in the middle. Don't keep raw mince in the fridge for longer than it says on the pack.

How much should you actually eat?

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