Name: Creamy Ground Turkey & Spinach Protein Bowl: Discover Delicious Health!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground turkey; 1.5 cups hot salsa (use mild or medium to reduce heat if preferred); 1.5 cups cottage cheese (preferably 2% or 4% fat for best texture); 3 cups fresh spinach; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 0.5 medium onion (diced); 1 tbsp butter; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp garlic salt; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp dried basil; to taste salt and pepper; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for cooking

Description

A creamy and flavorful protein bowl featuring ground turkey and fresh spinach, perfect for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs ground turkey
1.5 cups hot salsa (use mild or medium to reduce heat if preferred)
1.5 cups cottage cheese (preferably 2% or 4% fat for best texture)
3 cups fresh spinach
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
0.5 medium onion (diced)
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
0.5 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp dried basil
to taste salt and pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for cooking

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Instructions

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 6–7 minutes.
Add diced onion, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil to the skillet. Cook for 3–5 minutes until the onion softens and the herbs release their aroma.
Pour in the salsa and add the butter. Stir until the butter melts, then add the fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2–3 minutes.
Stir in cottage cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the cottage cheese warms and the sauce becomes creamy.
Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to thicken and meld the flavors. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or spice as needed.
Serve hot on its own or over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice according to preference.

Notes

Use a flat nonstick skillet for even cooking and browning.
Adjust the spiciness by choosing mild or medium salsa.
This dish can be served over various bases like rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 110mg