Scrumptious Middle East/American Style Hamburger Helper Recipe
This hamburger helper is the perfect side dish to have. This is so satisfying and complements any main dish.
Ingredients
½ medium yellow onion - chopped
1 pound ground beef (minced beef) - 93% lean
1 box penne pasta - whole wheat
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons garlic - minced- 2 tablespoons spices - Arabic
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon oregano
1 cup tomato - sliced
¼ cup parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ounce cheddar cheese - fat-free
1 medium lemon - juice
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to the directions on the box.
- In the meantime, add olive oil to a frying pan and heat the onion. Once translucent, add garlic, tomatoes and spices (Arabic spices, curry, cardamom, and oregano). Cook for 1 to 3 minutes.
- Add in ground beef and sprinkle in some salt and pepper (optional). When pasta is done cooking, drain, then stir in baby spinach until it wilts.
- Throw in cooked beef, mix in some lemon juice and parsley (save some parsley for garnish. Plate the hamburger helper and top with parsley and 1 ounce (small pinch) of non or low-fat cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 696kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 39gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 959mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2115IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 6mg
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