MEXICAN TURKEY SKILLET

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This family-friendly main dish with turkey, black beans and vegetables has a rich Mexican flavor that may seem indulgent, but it's delightfully light. Created by our Test Kitchen, it cooks in one skillet, so it's a snap to clean up for a weeknight supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
Chopped avocado, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set turkey aside. In the same skillet, saute the zucchini and red pepper in oil until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. , Stir in the turkey, rice, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with avocado if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

blythe tucker
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I'm allergic to turkey. Is there a substitute I can use?


Jacob Broatch
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Suzette Bennett
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be too dry.


Neo Vincent Seane
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This recipe seems a bit bland. I think I'll add some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Muxyo Zol
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I'm planning on making this dish for my next potluck. It looks like it will be a crowd-pleaser.


Alvaro Zendejas
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a healthy and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.


KAMI Khokhar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Fayaz Sain
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the turkey was cooked perfectly.


Mohamed Mohamud
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this dish changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again!


Samsad Ansari Rangpur
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This recipe is a keeper! It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pan meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


Moeketsi Moeketsi
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of meals.


Haroon Lodhi
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This Mexican Turkey Skillet was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The turkey was juicy and tender, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!