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  Cooking at Home - Picadillo
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Makes: 6 servings
A fun flavorful dish that is full of veggies and lean protein and can be made in a flash.
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey, ground, 85% lean
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 5 carrots (small, diced)
- 2 zucchinis (medium, or other squash)
- 2 potatoes (medium, diced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/4 cups canned tomatoes, low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
- Brown ground turkey in a non-stick frying pan.
- Add onions, carrots, squash, potatoes, salt, pepper, and cumin. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
- Dissolve cornstarch in about 1 tablespoon of cold water, add to mixture, bring back to a boil until gravy thickens. Serve.
Source: California Health Department, Los Angeles County, Es Facil Campaign
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/6 of recipe (304g)
| Nutrients | Amount | 
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 237 | 
| Total Fat | 9 g | 
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 
| Sodium | 482 mg | 
| Carbohydrates | 24 g | 
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 
| Total Sugars | 7 g | 
| Added Sugars included | 0 g | 
| Protein | 16 g | 
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 
| Calcium | 83 mg | 
| Iron | 3 mg | 
| Potassium | 898 mg | 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
