⏱ 45 min totalTurkey Orecchiette with Zucchini and Lemon
Per 1 serving · 443 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein33g31% of calories
- Carbs45g42% of calories
- Fat13g27% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Turkey Orecchiette with Zucchini and Lemon (443 g) has 422 calories, with 33 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in protein (66% DV), dietary fiber (33% DV) and Vitamin C (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 43% and 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein66%
- Dietary fiber33%
- Vitamin C24%
- Thiamine37%
- Riboflavin (B2)34%
- Niacin65%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Vitamin E13%
- Vitamin K13%
- Choline13%
- Calcium19%
- Potassium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium43%
- Cholesterol21%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 ½ oz Whole wheat pasta
3 oz Ground turkey
⅛ cup, chopped Onion
½ cloves, minced Garlic
⅓ fl oz White wine
⅔ cup Chicken broth- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
½ cup, chopped Zucchini
½ tsp Lemon zest
⅓ cup Green peas
¼ oz (23 whole kernels) Almonds
1 ½ tbsp Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until no pink remains. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 2
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 3
Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is reduced by half, approximately 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken broth, orecchiette, salt, and the cooked turkey back into the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 5
Add the chopped zucchini and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 6
Stir in the lemon zest and peas, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- 7
Serve the dish topped with sliced almonds and shredded Parmesan cheese.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (443 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 86 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15 μg | 13% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 37% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 58% |
| Folate (B9) | 81 μg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 35% |
| Choline | 73 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 187 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 764 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 131 mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 469 mg | 67% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 53 μg | 97% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 9 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 627 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 20 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 34 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 422 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 80minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 51minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 59minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Turkey Orecchiette with Zucchini and Lemon?
One serving of Turkey Orecchiette with Zucchini and Lemon (1 serving) has 422 calories, which works out to 95 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Turkey Orecchiette with Zucchini and Lemon high in protein?
Yes. It has 33 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (7.8 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Turkey Orecchiette with Zucchini and Lemon keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 36 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Turkey Orecchiette with Zucchini and Lemon?
992 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Turkey Orecchiette with Zucchini and Lemon?
5.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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