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Ground Turkey Casserole

A recipe for you and your microbiome

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Ground Turkey Casserole
Do you love Thanksgiving—and dream of turkey dinners all year long? You’re in luck, because this recipe by The Gut Girl, Marlies Venier, is a quick and easy substitute. Not to mention, turkey is full of protein and a great source of iron, potassium, and zinc. [callout]

Recipe by Gut Girl, Marlies Venier, excerpted (adapted) from The Secret Life of Your Microbiome (New Society, 2017) by Alan C. Logan, ND, and Susan L. Prescott, MD, PhD.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (250 mL) whole milk or milk substitute
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) coriander
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced sweet onion
  • 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced baby carrots
  • 1 cup (250 mL) asparagus, cut into 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces
  • 2 cups (500 mL) grated green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 214
  • protein 18g
  • fat 10g
    • saturated fat 4g
    • trans fat 0g
  • carbohydrates 13g
    • sugars 5g
    • fibre 4g
  • sodium 478mg

Directions

01
Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
02
In blender, add navy beans, half of milk, turmeric, coriander, and salt. Pureu0301e until smooth. Add remainder of milk and broth.
03
In nonstick frying pan over medium heat, sauteu0301 turkey in batches until lightly browned. Transfer to large casserole dish.
04
Add remaining ingredients to casserole dish, including pureu0301ed bean mixture. Stir well to incorporate and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
05
Serves 8.

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