With a mere 120 calories in a 4-ounce serving and packing 26 grams of protein – lean, ground turkey breast is an excellent alternative to beef for runners and other athletes. Ground Turkey can be substituted in almost any ground beef dish, including tacos, burgers, meatloaf and lasagna! Here is a delicious Spicy Ground Turkey and Veggie Skillet dish featuring ground turkey breast.
Devour this as a light lunch, or serve on a bed of brown rice for a hearty and healthy dinner! Make in advance, and re-heat for a great, post-run meal.
Spicy Ground Turkey and Veggie Skillet
This spicy ground turkey and veggie skillet is a light lunch you can make when you are on a strict diet. It's packed with good nutrients.
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey) - lean
1 small yellow onion - diced
1 clove garlic - minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
1 cup cabbage - white and chopped
1 large celery stalks - sliced and diced
1 medium carrot - peeled and shaved
1 dash Sea salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1 pound shrimp (prawn) - optional
Instructions
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook the first 6 ingredients until turkey is cooked through and onion is soft for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cabbage and celery, and cook until tender for about 5 minutes. Serve in small bowls and top with shaved carrot, a dash of salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Top with cooked shrimp (optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 50gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 770mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2679IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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