Chimichurri Baked Ground Turkey Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Baked Ground Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 680 g lean ground turkey (1.5 lbs); 30 g fresh flat-leaf parsley (1 cup, packed); 15 g fresh cilantro (1/2 cup, packed); 12 g garlic (3 cloves, minced); 50 g red onion (1/3 cup, finely minced); 45 ml olive oil (3 tbsp); 30 ml red wine vinegar (2 tbsp); 2 g dried oregano (1 tsp); 1 g red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp); 6 g fine salt (1 tsp); 2 g ground black pepper (1/2 tsp)

Prep: 15minCook: 27min4 servingsMedium360 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Chimichurri Baked Ground Turkey packed with 34g of protein per serving and just 360 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 42 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

34g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 9 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 6 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 360 kcal

Protein: 34.1g

Fat: 23.6g

Carbs: 3.6g

Fiber: 1.1g

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