Mr. Picky Pants and I are trying to eat better and lose weight. So far he's lost 22 lbs and I've lost 15 lbs. Our main focus is eating a lot of veggies and lean meats. This is a recipe I came up with to use ground turkey and incorporate some veggies without a lot of fat.
Ingredients:1 lb. ground turkey
Chopped Mushrooms
Chopped/Diced Onion
Creole Seasoning (I used Tony Chacheres)
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Cooking spray
Make sure to thoroughly spray your muffin tin. You will never get them out if you don't do this!
Combine the ground turkey, onion and mushrooms, additional Creole Seasoning (to taste), and 1/2 cup of shredded Mozzarella cheese. Mix it with your hands to make sure it's well combined.
Form into balls and press into the muffin tin. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
This is what they look like when they are done.
Serve with veggies to complete the meal. We're not doing separate starches with dinner (like potatoes or rice), so we had cauliflower and corn on the cob.
The Verdict:
Mr. Picky Pants enjoyed this. He put ketchup on his muffins, which is fine. We both thought there was a bit too much seasoning in them, so I'll dial it back a bit next time. Overall, this meal left us feeling satisfied and full and provided plenty of flavor. The Tony Chacheres that I used has a fair amount of sodium, but they do make a salt-free version so I'll be looking for that soon. Overall, this is a great way to use ground turkey and add lots of flavor to make a satisfying meal.
