Heart-Healthy Giniling (Filipino Ground Meat Dish)

Discover the delightful twist on a classic Filipino favorite with this Heart-Healthy Giniling recipe! Featuring lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables like red bell pepper, carrots, and green peas, and a rich tomato sauce, this dish is a flavorful and nutritious option for any meal. Cooked with heart-smart staples like olive oil and low-sodium soy sauce, this recipe keeps the comforting essence of traditional giniling while supporting a healthier lifestyle. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of black pepper and a fragrant bay leaf, it simmers to perfection in just under an hour. Serve it over brown rice or your favorite whole grain for a wholesome, satisfying meal that's sure to please. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this Filipino ground meat dish is as easy to love as it is to make!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup green peas
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 400 grams tomato sauce
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Mix in the diced bell pepper, carrots, and potatoes, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the tomato sauce and water. Stir well to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Add the low-sodium soy sauce, dried bay leaf, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 9

Cover the pan and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot, over brown rice, or your choice of healthy grain.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2184.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1630.5

Total Fat 72.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 357.1mg	0%
Sodium 2531.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 40.5g
Protein 125.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 357.0mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 4060.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 32.2%