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Southwest Turkey, Vegetable and Rice Skillet

Southwest Turkey Vegetable and Rice Skillet is creamy, cheesy, full of vegetables, lean ground turkey and brown rice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey, I use 93/7%
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded Colby Jack, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add in the cooked rice and half of the cheese. Stir everything together until heated through and the cheese is melted.
  4. 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

Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 242mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376

% 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.