Turkey & Palmini Dinner with Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Protein:
  • 6 oz raw 99% lean ground turkey (yields about 5 oz cooked)
• Vegetable Alternatives:
  • 2 servings Palmini Angel Hair noodles (≈1 cup per serving, 2 cups total; drain and rinse if needed)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened tomato sauce
• Seasonings:
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano flakes
  • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Cheese:
  • 1 oz part‑skim mozzarella cheese (shredded or torn into small pieces)
• Other:
  • Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare & Cook the Turkey: In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, lightly coat with cooking spray (or add olive oil). Add the 6 oz raw ground turkey and break it up with a spatula as it cooks. Continue cooking until the turkey is fully browned and crumbled (yielding about 5 oz of cooked turkey). Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Season the Meat: Once the turkey is nearly done, stir in the garlic powder, oregano flakes, and nutritional yeast. Mix well so the seasonings are evenly distributed.
3. Add the Vegetables: Add the drained Palmini noodles, halved cherry tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir gently to combine and allow the mixture to heat through for about 2–3 minutes so the flavors meld. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
4. Finish with Cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the 1 oz part‑skim mozzarella cheese evenly over the top so it begins to melt from the residual heat.
5. Serve: Plate your Lean & Green dinner and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition (Entire Recipe – Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	~370 kcal
Carbohydrates	~27 g
Fiber	~9 g
Fat	~8 g
Protein	~48 g