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

Ingredients

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