Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes (or 1 can, drained)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
fresh basil, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 cup cooked rice (or quinoa)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Brown ground turkey until no pink remains.
Add diced onion and sauté until softened.
Stir in garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Simmer 8-10 minutes until thickened.
Stir in 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves.
Serve over cooked rice or quinoa, topping with additional basil.
Notes
Substitute zucchini noodles for a low-carb option
Add spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg