Mediterranean Turkey Skillet

Name: Mediterranean Turkey Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey; 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 banana peppers, seeded and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

I've always heard that it’s important to eat a rainbow of colors to get all of the nutrients we need. Thanks to my garden-grown veggies, this dish certainly fits the bill. —Nicole Ehlert, Burlington, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey
2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
2 banana peppers, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey, zucchini, onion, peppers, garlic and oregano; cook 10-12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through, stirring occasionally.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 259 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 504mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Mediterranean Turkey Skillet in Healthy Cooking Annual Recipes 2015

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Mary

Jun 25, 2018

This one is a keeper for our house full of teenagers. It has lots of flavor and texture. I like that it includes the so many healthy food groups in one dish. I can't get fresh banana peppers, so we add jarred ones at the end, which everyone loves. I usually serve it on top of egg noodles or plain rice.