Southwest Turkey, Vegetable and Rice Skillet
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4.5
Southwest Turkey, Vegetable and Rice Skillet
Description
The recipe begins by browning ground turkey with diced onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in olive oil over medium-high heat. When the meat is nearly cooked, diced zucchini, canned green chiles, frozen corn, and diced tomatoes are added and cooked until the zucchini softens. Then cooked brown rice and half of the shredded cheese are stirred in until heated through and the cheese melts.
Once removed from heat, plain Greek yogurt is stirred in to add creaminess and a slight tang, and the remainder of the cheese is sprinkled on top. Covered briefly, the skillet rests until the cheese melts fully. The dish is garnished with chopped cilantro before serving.
The combination of lean turkey, vegetables, and rice makes this skillet a balanced meal that offers a bit of spice and freshness from the spices and herbs. The melted cheese and yogurt give it a creamy texture that contrasts with the tender vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey I use 93/7%, lean
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 cup zucchini diced
- 4 ounce diced green chiles canned
- 1/2 cup corn defrosted, frozen
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 2 cups brown rice cooked
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot swirl the oil to coat the bottom and add in the ground turkey, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to crumble the meat.
- When the turkey is almost cooked through, lower the heat to medium and add in the garlic, green chiles, zucchini, corn and tomato. Cook for several more minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Add in the cooked rice and half of the cheese. Stir everything together until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Turn off the heat and remove the skillet from the hot burner. Stir in the Greek yogurt until everything is combined and then top with the remaining cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid or piece of foil and let it sit for a couple minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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