Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles
Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles pairs tender zucchini strands with a robust tomato sauce, lean turkey, and hints of garlic and Italian herbs. The spinach wilts into the sauce, adding freshness while red pepper flakes lend gentle heat. It’s a light, protein-forward dinner perfect for busy weeknights or a wholesome meal prep option.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook9 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey breast, green pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until the turkey is lightly browned.
- 2
Stir marinara sauce and baby spinach into the turkey mixture; cook and stir until the marinara sauce is heated through.
- 3
Use tongs to stir zucchini noodles into the sauce; cook and stir until the zucchini is slightly tender.
- Calories 232.68 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 24.91 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 23.13 g 8%
- Total Fat 5.82 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.15 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1541.28 mg High 67%
- Dietary Fiber 4.85 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 10.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 75.7 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.8 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 809.7 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 18.96 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.99 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 24 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 232.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles?
- About 24 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 9 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 232.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles healthy?
- Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 232.68 calories and 24.91 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1541.28 mg (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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