Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Ground Turkey & Spinach Protein Bowl, a perfect blend of flavors and nutrition thatโs ready in just 15 minutes. This quick meal features lean ground turkey combined with fresh spinach and creamy cottage cheese, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Packed with protein and low in carbs, itโs not only satisfying but also versatile enough to adapt to your tastes. Serve it over grains or enjoy it on its own! Elevate your meal prep with this wholesome dish that promises both convenience and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey
- 1.5 cups hot salsa
- 0.5 medium onion (diced)
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and rinsing the spinach.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sautรฉ the onions until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground turkey, cooking until browned and breaking it up with a spatula.
- Stir in salsa along with seasonings (garlic powder, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper) and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; mix in cottage cheese until well combined, then fold in fresh spinach until wilted (2โ3 minutes).
- Serve warm in bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Use mild salsa for less heat or experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrients. For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or enjoy as is.