I don’t know about you but these stormy winter nights leave me craving hearty comfort food, making my turkey zucchini bake a prized dish. My grain and dairy-free turkey zucchini bake is a real winner that’s sure to warm you up during these cold winter months.

Serves 4.

Turkey Zucchini Bake Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or ghee
• 1 lb. ground organic turkey
• 1/2 teaspoon unrefined salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 medium zucchini, scrubbed and diced
• 1 cup sliced cabbage (green or Napa, not Savoy)
• 1 cup organic tomato sauce (glass jar, not canned)

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat oil or ghee in a large frying pan over medium heat until it shimmers.
• Add the turkey and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
• Drain off any fat.
• Place the zucchini and cabbage in the bottom of a 9×9 baking pan.
• Top with turkey and sauce.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Serve immediately and be sure to let me know how it turns out for you in the comments below!