by Stephanie Arsenault, West Coast Editor
5
pm hits, you’re on your way
home from work, and there it is: the
infamous belly grumble. Takeout
seems like a pretty obvious choice,
doesn’t it? No meal prep, stress-free
dinner, full tummies all around. But
there’s more: enough takeout for the
whole family can be pricey. It also
typically packs enough fat, calories,
salt and sugar for nearly a whole day.
With just a handful of ingredients
(many that you already have in your
pantry) and some nutrient-dense
turkey, you can whip up a delicious
takeout-style dinner in no time; without
the price tag or hefty toll on your
body.
We picked three takeout favourites
and gave them a good-for-you
makeover! Results are yummy!
Turkey Burgers and Fries: Skip the
drive-thru and make your own burger
and fries for dinner tonight! The turkey
patties contain kale and flax, upping
the nutrient density without messing
with the flavour. The fries are nice and
crunchy on the outside, and velvety
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soft on the inside, and make the
perfect side to the burger. Serve with
a simple green salad for a tasty,
deceptively healthy dinner.
Turkey Taco Salad: This quick meal is
filling, packed with flavour, and easy
to adjust to cater to picky palates. It
also has all of the merits of your
typical taco salad, without the greasy
tortilla bowl or heavy dressing. The
lean ground turkey adds plenty of
lean protein, and all of the toppings
blend together to create a delicious
medley of Tex-Mex flavour – no
Chihuahua spokespup necessary.
Quick Soba Noodle Ramen: Flavourful broth? Check. Slurpable noodles?
Absolutely. Super-rich calorie-laden
meal? Nope, not here. This quick and
easy “ramen” is packed with flavour,
a little bit of spice, and is perfect for a
weeknight meal or hearty lunch. Up
the nutrition ante with the addition of
more veggies, if you’d like, such as
chopped bok choy, green peas; or,
even throw a soft-boiled egg over top
for some extra protein.