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Creamy Ground Turkey & Spinach Protein Bowl

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A healthy and satisfying protein bowl featuring lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for meal prep and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey
  • 1.5 cups hot salsa
  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese
  • 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
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and prepare them. Dice the onion and measure out spices.
  2. Cook the Onion: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft (3-4 minutes).
  3. Brown the Ground Turkey: Add ground turkey to skillet with onions and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
  4. Add the Sauce and Spices: Once turkey is cooked, add salsa and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in garlic powder, garlic salt, crushed red pepper, oregano, and basil.
  5. Incorporate the Spinach: Add spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Stir in the Cottage Cheese: Lower heat and add cottage cheese, mixing until creamy.
  7. Season and Enjoy: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve.

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be served over rice, in a wrap, or with bread. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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