Mexican-Spiced Ground Turkey and Mushrooms
with guacamole / spinach salad

Name: Mexican-Spiced Ground Turkey and Mushrooms
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 clove Shallots, chopped; 1 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped; 2 Avocados, mashed; 3 tsp Lime juice; to taste Hot sauce (opt); 2 cloves Garlic, chopped; 1 tsp Chili powder; 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried; 1/2 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Coriander, ground; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 8 oz Mushrooms, any button, sliced (look for pre-sliced to save time); 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1 1/2 lbs Turkey, ground; 6 oz Tomatoes, any type, chopped; 2 tsp Mustard, Dijon; 1 tsp Honey; 1 Tbsp Vinegar, red or white wine; 1/4 tsp Paprika; 3 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 5 oz Baby spinach

Active: 30 min Total: 30 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

Mexican-Spiced Ground Turkey and Mushrooms

With a savory blend of spices, this quick saute is flavorful and fast. Top the turkey and mushrooms with guacamole for an additional Mexican touch!

Ingredients

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Servings:

Guacamole:

Shallots - 1 clove , chopped
Cilantro - 1 Tbsp , chopped
Avocados - 2 , mashed
Lime juice - 3 tsp
Hot sauce (opt) - to taste

Mexican-Spiced Ground Turkey and Mushrooms:

Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Oregano, dried - 1/2 tsp
Cumin - 1/2 tsp
Coriander, ground - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
Mushrooms, any button - 8 oz , sliced (look for pre-sliced to save time)
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Turkey, ground - 1 1/2 lbs

Spinach Salad with Tomatoes:

Tomatoes, any type - 6 oz , chopped
Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
Honey - 1 tsp
Vinegar, red or white wine - 1 Tbsp
Paprika - 1/4 tsp
Oil, cooking - 3 Tbsp
Baby spinach - 5 oz

Prep

Shallots / Garlic - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make spice mix - Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Mushrooms (if not pre-sliced) - Slice mushrooms. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
Tomatoes / Cilantro - Prep as directed.
Make guacamole - Mash avocados. Add shallots, cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce (if using). Season with some salt and pepper.

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Make

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil (portion for turkey / mushrooms) and then mushrooms to heated oil. Saute until mushrooms are tender, ~4 minutes.
Add garlic, turkey, and spice mix. Saute turkey and mushrooms together until turkey is cooked through, ~5 minutes more.
Whisk together mustard, honey, vinegar, and paprika. Add oil (portion for salad) while whisking. Top with spinach and tomatoes. Wait to toss until right before serving.
Divide turkey and mushrooms between serving plates. Serve with guacamole on top and salad on the side. Enjoy!

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