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Here are 2 ideas of Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes. The first one is my Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats which are loaded protein, flavor and they are low carb! The next recipe is Ground Turkey Tacos with Butternut Squash. This can enjoyed on corn tortillas or you can place it on a bed of salad.
Ground turkey is a delicious substitute in recipes that normally have ground beef. It is lower in fat. Ground turkey is high in protein.
1. Start with preheating your oven at 400 degrees. 2. To make the turkey filling, grab a large skillet. Over medium heat, add about a tablespoon of olive oil. When the pan is ready, add the green bell peppers and the diced onion. Let them cook for about 6-7 minutes or until they start to sweat their juices.
3. Add the ground turkey. Break it up with a spatula or a wooden spoon. Season with some salt and pepper and it looks for 5 minutes. Then add in the seasonings and continue to the cook turkey until it is brown, (about 10 minutes. For ground turkey, you want to make sure it fully cooked to 165 degrees.
4. Pour in the marinara sauce and add the parsley. Give it a stir and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
5. While the meat mixture is finishing, start on prepping the zucchini. Cut the whole zucchini in half, lengthwise. Then scrape out the insides of the zucchini halves. Place the prepared zucchini boats inside the baking dish lined with parchment paper coated with non-stick cooking spray.
6.Then add the turkey mixture to the boats. Place it in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Once they are done, add the cheese and place back in the oven for a couple of more minutes to melt the cheese.
Ingredients for Ground Turkey Tacos - butternut squash - ground turkey - yellow onion - corn tortillas - spices - extra virgin olive oil
How To Make: – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. – On a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper, toss the butternut squash with olive oil and the seasoning spices. – Place it in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Squash should be golden and tender when done.
(continued) In a large saute pan over medium/low heat, add the additional olive oil. – When the pan is ready, add the ground turkey. – Let the turkey cook for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low. Then add the onions and the seasonings. – Continue to let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the turkey has reached 165 degrees. – Serve with warm tortillas and toppings of your choice.
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