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Cooking at Home - Picadillo

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Closeup of a bowl of picadillo

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

  1. Brown ground turkey in a non-stick frying pan.
  2. Add onions, carrots, squash, potatoes, salt, pepper, and cumin. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add tomato sauce and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
  4. 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)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories237
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Cholesterol54 mg
Sodium482 mg
Carbohydrates24 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars7 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein16 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium83 mg
Iron3 mg
Potassium898 mg