Turkey Bolognese with Zucchini "Noodles"

Menu:
Turkey Bolognese
Zucchini "Noodles" || Well Fed 

Turkey Bolognese || Slightly modified from Giada de Laurentiis
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 pound ground cooked turkey (preferably dark meat)
3 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions :: Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot and celery and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and saute 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce. Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, stirring often. Stir in the basil. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Jicama Home Fries with Garlic Turkey

Menu:
Jicama Home Fries || Well Fed Sauteed Garlic Turkey || Well Fed Corn on the Cob

NOTE: Gross photo, great dinner. Even the kids rated it 11 out of 10.

Turkey Burgers with Caper Mayonnaise

Menu:
Turkey Burgers with Caper Mayonnaise
Sweet Potatoes

Turkey Meatball Pitas

Menu:
Turkey Meatball Pitas || Women's Health
Herbed Sugar Snap Peas
Prep time: 8 minutes || Cook time: 5 minutes

1 Tbsp olive-oil
8 Tbsp low-fat tzatziki or yogurt dip*
4 c baby spinach leaves
12 fresh or frozen precooked turkey meatballs (plain or home-style)
1 Tbsp allspice
1 Tbsp oregano
4 whole-wheat pita pockets, cut in half
1 Tbsp mint flakes
1. If needed, arrange meatballs on a plate and microwave about 2 minutes on defrost setting.

2. Place olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mint, allspice, and oregano; mix. Break meatballs into small chunks and add to skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Stuff pita pockets with baby spinach leaves. Spoon turkey mixture into pita and top with a dollop of tzatziki or yogurt dip. (*If you can't find prepared low-fat tzatziki or yogurt dip, make your own by mixing 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 cup minced cilantro.)

Herbed Sugar Snap Peas

12 oz. fresh sugar snap peas (NOTE: make sure they are stringless or you remove the strings)
1 t. olive oil
1 t. chopped garlic
1 t. thyme

1. Steam peas in microwave or steamer until tender-crisp.

2. Drain water. Add oil, garlic an thyme and toss.

Chicken Soup with Mini Meatballs

Menu:
Chicken Soup with Mini Meatballs || Family Fun

Ingredients
3/4 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup cold water
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup finely minced onion
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 cups chicken broth
2 large carrots, chopped
1 cup orzo or pastina
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach, washed, trimmed, and torn into bite-size pieces

Directions
In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, water, egg, onion, bread crumbs, cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.

In a large pot, combine the broth and carrots and bring them to a simmer. Add the orzo and let it cook for 5 minutes (pastina takes 2 minutes), stirring frequently.

Add the meatballs and simmer them in the broth for 10 minutes. Then stir in the spinach and simmer it until it's wilted, about 1 minute. Serves 6 to 8.