Fresh Zoodles with Ground Turkey

Fresh Zoodles with Ground Turkey
Time: 15 minutes     Prep time: 5 minutes 

  I love making noodles out of Zucchini, because really the sauce is what makes the dish taste good anyway! In order to make "Zoodles" you need a spiralizer such as The Paderno 3-blade spiralizer by William and Sonoma. Zucchini noodles can also be made from yellow squash.  The wider the squash the easier it will be to spiralize.  I have also seen pre-made zoodles at the grocery store in the vegetable section.  This dish is made with fresh herbs and vegetables, you can also add your favorite pasta sauce into the pan towards the end to give it more of an Italian pasta flavor. 

Tip: The trick to make Zoodles that aren't soggy, is to cook them in olive oil and a little bit of water.  You don't want to cook them in a pot of water like regular pasta.

​Health tip:  Squash is a great vegetables and is full of vitamin A which is good for skin, immune system health, and eyes. Carrots are also full of vitamin A. 

Ingredients: 

• 4 large zucchini or yellow squash spiralized
• 3 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp roasted garlic pieces
• 8 ounces of organic ground turkey or chicken 
• 1 cup of carrot chips or mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 
• 1/3 cup of fresh basil 
• sea salt, red pepper flakes, ground pepper 

Recipe: 

1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and garlic on high for 30 seconds. 
2. Add the ground turkey and sauté on high heat until browned. 
3. Add the spiralized zucchini to the pan, reduce heat to medium. Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan.  
4. Next place the rest of the vegetables into the pan. Mix them all together until the vegetables are soft but still bright in color. 
5. Serve with fresh tomatoes, basil on top.   Sprinkle sea salt, red pepper flakes and ground pepper.  Optional to also add some fresh parmesan cheese, enjoy!