Creamy Ground Turkey & Spinach Protein Bowl
Discover the Creamy Ground Turkey & Spinach Protein Bowl—a quick, nutritious meal that balances flavor and health. This dish combines lean ground turkey with creamy cottage cheese and fresh spinach, creating a satisfying bowl perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey
- 1.5 cups hot salsa
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 medium onion (diced)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar (substitutable for Worcestershire sauce)
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add ground turkey; cook until no longer pink, breaking apart with a spoon.
- Stir in salsa and seasonings; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in cottage cheese until combined; add spinach gradually until wilted.
- Serve warm in bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg