low-carb turkey bolognese with feta & courgette ribbons

After a fairly indulgent summer eating and drinking-wise, now is the time to reign it in a bit (in time for the Christmas binge, natch), and where I start to think about more carefully about what I’m putting in my body. I’ve said in other ‘foodie’ posts before that a lower-carb (not ‘no carb’ diet) makes me feel better overall- I certainly feel lighter and have more energy to take on what is always an inevitably busy day!

This quick and easy dinner is filling yet super-healthy. We had it after I went for a run last night and it only took about 15 minutes to do- perfect for when you don’t really want to be slaving over a hot stove all evening. The turkey is a great source of protein, is low in fat, and is a great source of vitamin B6, zinc and potassium. The feta and courgette ribbons are a good alternative to pasta, and I promise you that after a while you won’t even miss the spaghetti (and I say that as a big pasta fan!). I now just save pasta for a weekend treat, or when eating out.

This recipe serves two, with 1-2 portions of the turkey bol leftover for freezing, to serve with feta and courgette ribbons at a later date.

You will need:

• 500g pack of lean turkey mince
• 2 cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• mixed herbs
• clove of garlic, crushed
• 2 large courgettes
• 100g feta to crumble

Instructions:

1. Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet, then fry the onion for 3-4 minutes on a medium heat until soft.
2. Add the turkey mince and stir with the onion until it begins to brown.
3. Add the cans of chopped tomatoes, garlic and mixed herbs.
4. Cook on a low heat for a further 10 minutes, giving the occasional stir.
5. Whilst this is cooking, boil the kettle, and slice your courgettes in to ribbons (for the feta and courgette ribbons)
6. Blanche the courgettes in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
7. Dish up courgettes and turkey bolognese together, before crumbling the feta on top.
8. Serve immediately. If you’re a really hungry-type like Adam, some crusty bread and butter goes a treat with it!

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