Zucchini "Pasta" & Turkey Bolognese (Pre-Op)

  • Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Stage: Pre-Op

INGREDIENTS:

  • Zucchini - 3 medium (600 grams)
  • Yellow onion - 1/2 medium (80 grams)
  • Garlic clove - 3 medium (12 grams or 3 tsp minced garlic)
  • Ground turkey - 360 grams or 12.5 oz
  • Crushed tomatoes - 2 1/2 cup (605 grams)
  • Basil, dried leaves - 1 1/2 tsp
  • Thyme, dried leaves - 1 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin, ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper, freshly ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Olive oil - 1/2 tbsp (7 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Use a spiralizer to make zucchini pasta (also known as zoodles). You can also use julienne peeler or a mandolin. If these options are not available you can also slice them carefully with a knife as thin as possible or simply chop them (won't be exactly the same result but it works!).
  2. Prepare the remaining ingredients: Chop the onion. Mince the garlic (if using whole). Measure the amount of turkey and crushed tomatoes needed. Mix all the spices in a small bowl.
  3. Place a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute and add the turkey. Cook for 10 minutes or until fully cooked.
  4. Add the spices and crushed tomatoes. Mix thoroughly and remove from heat.
  5. Serve over zucchini pasta or simply add the zucchini to the pan and mix gently.

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can store the zucchini separately if desired (can help prevent it from getting soft).

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 320
  • Protein 29 grams
  • Carbs 26 grams
  • Fat 14 grams
  • Fiber 7 grams
  • Sugar 15 grams
  • Iron 32% DV
  • Calcium 17% DV
  • Sodium 29% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Please note that this recipe if for future gastric sleeve patients that need to lose weight before their surgery. Do not follow this recipe if you already had your surgery.

Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.