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Easy Ground Turkey Cottage Cheese Dinner

This recipe transforms ground turkey and cottage cheese into a flavorful and healthy meal ready in under 30 minutes. The addition of vegetables, herbs, and spices creates a symphony of taste, while cottage cheese provides moisture and creamy tang, balancing the lean turkey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper any color
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cottage cheese small curd or large curd
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes (undrained) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the cottage cheese.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Enjoy it on its own as a high-protein snack or light dinner. Use it as a filling for bell peppers or zucchini boats. For best results, brown the turkey properly before adding vegetables. Stir in cottage cheese only after removing from heat to prevent curdling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.