Let's Make Turkey Scramble!

So as a recovering anorexic, it can be really difficult to get all the nutrients I need when I eat (that sounds so rehearsed, like something for those Ensure commercials…hey I could be a spokesperson!). All joking aside, this meal has it all – healthy carbs, veggies, protein, and dairy. It’s been one of my favourite dishes that my mom has made since I was young and evokes a lot of nostalgia whenever I eat/make it. It’s super easy to make (roughly 30min) and requires just two pots (one if you’re using a rice cooker). Don’t be fooled by the name, 맛있어 보여! So let’s scramble and get this dish started! (´∀｀) (yay for corny jokes ㅋㅋㅋ)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups washed, uncooked rice (it is a little much, but leftovers are great for other dishes)
• 2 medium sized zucchini
• roughly 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 16oz can of diced tomatoes
• 1 6oz can of tomato paste
• salt
• ground pepper
• dried basil (A/N – as you may have noticed, I’m not very specific with spices. I believe this is where you get to experiment and make the dish your own. Feel free to substitute any spices you like, and I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comments below!)

Directions:

1. Prep the rice for cooking (rinse, wash, and drain). Set aside. 
2. Wash the zucchini and slice into medium slices, slightly thinner than 1/2 cm thick. Set aside. 
3. Grate the cheese. Set aside. *Now is the time to start cooking the rice!!!* 
4. On medium heat and in a large pot, cook the turkey until it’s fully cooked (obviously not like it is in the photo, as I had just added it to the pot. My bad!) 
5. Once the turkey is fully cooked, add the zucchini (photo #1), tomato paste (photo #2), diced tomatoes and spices (photo #3). Mix well and cover. Reduce the heat to medium low and let the zucchini sweat for 5-10 minutes depending on thickness of slices.   
6. Once the zucchini is beginning to become translucent, turn off heat and add any final seasonings. Serve on a bed of rice and garnish with cheese and voilà! A healthy, well-rounded meal that lets you check off every food group at once. Daebak! ＼(^。^ )

To my fellow recoverees, I know this meal itself seems daunting due to certain ingredients, but it really is a safe meal that is a one-stop shop for all the nutrients you need. Balance is key in recovery from anything but especially eating disorders, and this meal is the epitome of just that. Why not give it a try and let me know how it goes? Feel free to tinker with it and adjust the flavours to suit your taste, but make sure to maintain its nutritional integrity. I know it seems tough, but I’m here for you. Together we can do this, one meal at a time. ♥~(◡‿◡✿)