Ground Turkey and Roasted Eggplant Skillet

Ground Turkey and Roasted Eggplant Skillet

Ingredients:

• • 1 lb lean ground turkey

  • 1 large eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced

  • 1 can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 cup of canellini beans

  • Handful of spinach

  • 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Sprinkle of parmesan cheese

  • Seasonings:

    • Garlic powder

    • Italian seasoning

    • Salt & pepper to taste

    • Red pepper flakes (optional)

  Directions:

  1. Prep the eggplant: Slice into rounds and lightly salt. On a baking sheet with paper towels laid down allow eggplant to sit for 10 minutes and then pat dry. Then dice up eggplant into cubes.

  2. Cook turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add ground turkey, break apart, and cook until browned. Season meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

  3. Add your eggplant: Stir in diced eggplant. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it softens and shrinks. Optional: You can roast at 400 degrees for 20 minutes until soft and slightly golden. For quicker meal prep just cook directly in the pan.

  5. Add sauce and seasoning: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, additional Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

  6. Finishing touches: Add your cannellini beans, spinach, shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!