Creamy Ground Turkey & Spinach Protein Bowl
Creamy Ground Turkey & Spinach Protein Bowl is your go-to meal for busy weeknights, delivering a delicious and nutritious option in just 15 minutes. This dish combines lean ground turkey with fresh spinach and creamy cottage cheese, creating a satisfying bowl that’s rich in protein while being low in carbs and gluten-free. With its vibrant flavors and customizable spice levels, it’s perfect for meal prepping or a quick dinner. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and made with easily accessible ingredients, making it an ideal choice for families looking to eat healthy without breaking the bank.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey
- 1.5 cups hot salsa (mild or medium)
- 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
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) (for cooking)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Brown the ground turkey for about 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté diced onions until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- Mix in spices and stir well.
- Add salsa and Worcestershire sauce; combine thoroughly.
- Lower heat and mix in cottage cheese until creamy; gradually add spinach until wilted.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 375g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg