Ground Turkey with Vegetables and Salsa Verde
 
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Weekday meals can be a toughie, especially after a long day. I enjoy this Ground Turkey with Vegetables and Salsa Verde because it’s quick to make and incredibly versatile. I like to eat it as a stand alone item, atop rice, stuffed into a baked potato, or as a filling for tacos, quesadillas, or enchiladas. This is a Latin-inspired fusion dish that is packed with flavor, vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, and veggies. Eating at home never tasted and felt so good. Top it off with guacamole for an extra flavor boost and turn any meal into a fiesta. Bonus Alert: This meal takes only 25 minutes to make. Pro Tip: This recipe is a perfect meal prep recipe because of its versatility. You can enjoy it in a different way for every meal (like over rice or in a potato or taco). This keeps things exciting and ensures you never get bored. Pro Tip: Want a spicier meal? Leave seeds and membranes in the jalapeno for a spicier salsa. *Check out this garlic peeler for an easy way to get the skin off the garlic without getting your hands sticky. You can use a food processor in this recipe. Alternatively, you can use a blender. My go to is this Vitamix Blender, it's my favorite small kitchen appliance because it’s user friendly, powerful, and easy to clean.
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Latin
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • For the Salsa Verde:
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, stems and seeds removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled (I love this garlic peeler)
  • ½ medium yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • For the Stir-Fry:
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup of salsa verde
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings (optional):
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Guacamole
Instructions
  1. To prepare the salsa verde:
  2. Turn the oven to low broil. Lightly grease a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place tomatillos and jalapenos on the sheet pan and place in the oven for 5 minutes. Watch closely and remove from the oven when lightly blistered.
  3. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  4. Combine all ingredients for the salsa verde in a food processor and process until smooth.
  5. Make the stir-fry:
  6. Add oil to a pan over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes or until translucent.
  7. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  8. Add bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes or until slightly softened.
  9. Add ground turkey and cook for 8 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink. Stir regularly, breaking it up to desired size.
  10. Add spinach and salsa verde and cook for one minute until spinach is wilted. Optionally, but delicious, top with cherry tomatoes and guacamole.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 294.5 Fat: 11.3 Saturated fat: 3.4 Carbohydrates: 14.5 Sugar: 7.7 Fiber: 3.7 Protein: 33.8 Cholesterol: 144.4
Recipe by Sarah Koszyk at https://sarahkoszyk.com/ground-turkey-with-vegetables-and-salsa-verde/