Turkey and dumplings

Turkey and dumplings is a hearty, comforting stew featuring tender chunks of turkey meat simmered with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, all enveloped in soft, pillowy dumplings. This classic dish is a staple of American home cooking, particularly popular in the Southern and Midwestern United States as a way to use leftover turkey.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced, high-protein meal, with the turkey providing lean protein and the dumplings offering a significant source of carbohydrates for energy. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the recipe and portion size, and it also provides key nutrients like iron from the meat and vitamins from the vegetables.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin A	300 IU
Vitamin C	5 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential 'comfort food' that transforms simple, economical ingredients into a nourishing meal, often associated with family gatherings and post-holiday leftovers. Nutritionally, the combination of protein-rich meat and starchy dumplings creates a satisfying and complete meal that provides both sustained energy and warmth.