Skillet Turkey & Greens with Cheese Grits

Name: Skillet Turkey & Greens with Cheese Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (lean); 1 tablespoon canola oil; 0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium); 5 ounce fresh spinach; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 3 cup water; 0.25 cup milk; 2 tablespoon butter; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

A comforting and quick one-pan meal featuring savory ground turkey and tender spinach, served over creamy, cheesy grits.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.51/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey (lean)
1 tablespoon canola oil
0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
5 ounce fresh spinach
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3 cup water
0.25 cup milk
2 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and transfer turkey to a plate.
Add finely diced yellow onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the fresh spinach. Cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Return the cooked turkey to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
Prepare the grits: In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in the quick-cooking grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve the turkey and greens mixture over the hot cheese grits.

Notes

Ensure grits are whisked constantly when adding to boiling liquid to prevent lumps. Leftovers of the turkey and greens mixture store well separately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 569
Protein: 33.1 g
Carbohydrates: 39.2 g
Fat: 28.8 g
Fiber: 6.1 g
Sodium: 945 mg
Saturated Fat: 13.2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 132 mg