Zippy Turkey Zoodles

Name: Zippy Turkey Zoodles
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 medium zucchini, spiralized; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; Chopped fresh cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor—and these spiced-up zoodles prove it. If you don't have a spiralizer, simply slice the zucchini julienne-style. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium zucchini, spiralized
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
Chopped fresh cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey, onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; breaking up turkey into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in seasonings; remove and keep warm. Wipe out pan.
In the same pan, heat remaining olive oil and cook zucchini over medium heat until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, corn, beans and reserved turkey mixture; heat through. Serve with cilantro and cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 332 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Zippy SW Turkey Zoodles in Taste of Home February/March 2019