Mexican Zpaghetti Recipe
This Mexican Zpaghetti recipe is a fun way to lower your carb intake while still enjoying a night of Mexican flavors!
You guys know that I’m a big proponent of organic foods. Not just because of the lack of certain chemicals but also because organics tend to taste better. This applies to meats as well as produce.
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While not everyone can afford organics all the time (I know I can’t), there are certain foods that I do prefer to buy organic as often as possible, and one of those is ground turkey meat. It tends to be my go-to meat around here most nights of the week.
This post brought to you in collaboration with Foster Farms to celebrate Turkey Tuesday.
All opinions are my own.
I love ground turkey for many reasons, but mainly for it’s ease of use. I mean, there are so many recipes you can make with a pound of ground turkey! And lets face it, it can be a leaner, healthier and generally smarter choice than many popular meats on the market.
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We make a lot of choices about our health every day and the food we put in our bodies is a major part of that. We all want to make smart, balanced, healthy choices to take better care of ourselves and our families.
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Here in California, there is a large focus on mindful eating and on living a healthy lifestyle. Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey reflects this lifestyle: it is locally grown in California’s Central Valley with no antibiotics ever and is raised free-range on organic land with an organic vegetarian diet. In fact, it is the only California-grown, organic, fresh-ground turkey. It’s 100% natural with no added hormones or steroids.
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So today, I wanted to share a recipe that not only celebrates fresh, nutritious produce, but also a lean source of protein that is packed with flavor and a perfectly clean and healthy addition to your dinner table.
RECIPE NOTES:
Because you are using an entire jar of salsa for this, I highly recommend using a milder salsa. The heat in this dish can really get kicked up a few notches otherwise.
Also, I used the vegetables raw simply because I prefer them that way. But you could certainly blanch the zucchini pasta if you like and sauté the other veggies with the meat and spices. It’s totally up to you. I do encourage you to try the veggies raw, though. Not only is it highly nutritious, but it adds a depth of flavor that cooked veggies can’t offer in this particular dish. It’s really delicious with just the tiniest bit of crunch to it. Give it a try!
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS DELICIOUS TURKEY?
Check out the Foster Farms website here!
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MEXICAN ZPAGHETTI RECIPE:
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Mexican Zpaghetti Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey
- 2 tbsp. oil (I used olive oil)
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 large tomato (chopped)
- ½ large yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 medium zucchini (put through a zoodler)
- 12 oz. jar salsa (your favorite – no sugar added)
- cilantro (fresh, chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the turkey in the oil. When it’s mostly cooked, stir in the spices.
- When it’s finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in the chopped tomato, onion and salsa.
- Place some zoodles in a bowl, top with sauce and enjoy!
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