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Zoodles and Meat Sauce


Sometimes you just need a quick, easy, satisfying meal. This lightened up (yet totally satisfying) recipe calls for extra-lean ground meat instead of fattier meat and is served over a bed of spiralized zucchini noodles (zoodles) instead of pasta. Here is another wonderful recipe from the Culinary Institute of America! Eating healthy tastes and feels amazing!!!


Zoodles in Meat Gravy: 4 servings


INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1¾ lbs. 99% lean ground turkey (Can use ground meat of choice)

  • 2 scallions, trimmed and minced

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 tsp Hungarian paprika

  • 1 tsp salt, divided

  • 1¼ cups diced tomatoes

  • ¼ cup chicken stock

  • ½ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt

  • ½ cup basil, chopped

  • 1¼ lbs. zucchini, cut or spiralized into “noodles”

  • 2 tbsp reduced-fat Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet, and cook ground turkey, stirring occasionally to break it up into smaller pieces.

  • Once the turkey has turned opaque, add the scallions, garlic, crushed red pepper, paprika and ¾ teaspoon of salt.

  • Add the tomatoes and chicken stock; cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the yogurt and basil.

  • In a separate skillet, quickly sauté the zucchini “noodles” until tender, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining salt.

  • Arrange the zucchini “noodles” on a plate and top with meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve warm.


ENJOY!


1L/3G/3C/2F


Total Time: 30 minutes


Per Serving: 360 calories | 55g protein | 15g carbohydrate | 11g fat


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