High Protein Ground Turkey Casserole
A nutritious and flavorful casserole packed with high protein from lean ground turkey and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cream or cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and cook the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine the cooked turkey mixture, cooked rice or quinoa, cream, and half of the shredded cheese in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a side salad for a refreshing contrast. Top with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg