Layered Spinach Bake

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Ground turkey breast
10 oz	284g	Frozen spinach - chopped, drained
1 tablespoon	15ml	Instant minced onions
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Garlic powder
15 1/2 oz	440g	Spaghetti sauce - (healthy choice)
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Seasoned bread crumbs - divided
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Cottage cheese - (Knudsen non-fat)
1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Egg beaters - (r) 99% egg substitute
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Pepper
3 oz	85g	Fat-free mozzarella cheese - shredded
2 tablespoons	30ml	Non-fat parmesan cheese - grated

Recipe Instructions

Microwave spinach covered 4-6 min. on high. Drain, pressing to remove excess moisture. Chop and set aside.

Combine ground turkey, onion, and garlic powder. Cook until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Cover, microwave on high 2-4 min. until bubbly. Stir in 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs. Set aside.

In medium bowl, combine spinach, remaining 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, cottage cheese, egg and pepper.

Spread half of meat mixture in bottom of 9-inch square microwave safe dish. Top with spinach mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Microwave on high for 3 min. Microwave on 50% power for 8-12 min. more until hot. Let stand for 5 min.

NOTES : Amount of mozz. cheese can be reduced without hurting recipe. Freezes well

Source:
Quick and Easy Microwaving Ground Beef

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