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Week of 6/17/19

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

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!
Tags
Quick and Easy
Proteins
Ground meat
Cuisines
Latin
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
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

  1. Shallots / Garlic - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  2. Make spice mix - Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  3. Mushrooms (if not pre-sliced) - Slice mushrooms. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  4. Tomatoes / Cilantro - Prep as directed.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Add garlic, turkey, and spice mix. Saute turkey and mushrooms together until turkey is cooked through, ~5 minutes more.
  3. 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.
  4. Divide turkey and mushrooms between serving plates. Serve with guacamole on top and salad on the side. Enjoy!

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