Butternut Squash Noodles with Turkey, Apples & Thyme

Ingredients:

• 3 sprays cooking spray
• 1¼ tsp unsalted butter, divided
• 4 oz uncooked butternut squash, spiralized into noodles (about 1 1/2 cups)
• ½ medium fresh apple Gala or Granny Smith, cut into chunks
• 1 large uncooked shallot, sliced
• ½ cup cooked skinless light turkey meat, diced
• ¼ cup canned chicken broth, fat-free
• 1½ tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 pinch table salt
• 1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
• ½ tsp lemon zest, grated
• 1½ tbsp chopped walnuts, toasted



Instructions

1. Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add ½ tsp butter and melt over medium heat.
2. Add “noodles”, apple, and shallot; cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until noodles begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in turkey, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in remaining ¾ tsp butter and lemon zest; moisten with additional broth, if desired. Sprinkle with walnuts; serve.
5. Makes 1 serving!