Many health-conscious cooks opt for ground turkey because it has less saturated fat and cholesterol than ground beef. But that lack of fat is the reason turkey burgers have gotten a bad reputation ...

"Ground turkey, often a mix of dark and white meat, is versatile for dishes like tacos, burgers and spaghetti sauce," Jessica Wilson, MS, RD and founder of The Helpful Dietitian, tells USA TODAY.

Pair ground turkey with white beans and a robust dried chile purée for a bowl of winter comfort with major body and richness. Molly Yeh’s turkey burgers are genuinely juicy, supremely crispy ...