Healthy Hamburger Helper

5 from 2 votes

This Healthy Hamburger Helper recipe is a lighter version of a childhood favorite meal that adds vegetables and high protein chickpea pasta to make it a more balanced and filling, low calorie meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie

Servings: servings

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup White Onion diced
1/2 cup Carrots diced
1/2 cup Celery diced
1 lb 95% Lean Ground Turkey
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Garlic minced
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce gluten free if needed
8 oz Chickpea Rotini or pasta of choice
3 cups Baby Spinach roughly chopped or 1 cup defrosted frozen spinach
3 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
2/3 cup Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
Parsley for garnish

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the oil, turkey, onion, carrots, celery, garlic and salt and pepper.
Cook for 5 minutes, or until the meat has browned, using a wood spoon or spatula to break up the meat while it cooks. Then add the paprika, oregano and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
To the skillet, add the Worcestershire sauce, spinach, pasta, then stir in the broth. Cover and bring up to a simmer.
Cook until the pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes to make sure nothing sticks to the pan.
Reduce the heat to low, remove the lid and stir in the yogurt and cheese. Add more salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

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