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Picadillo

6 servings

Picadillo

A fun flavorful dish that is full of veggies and lean protein and can be made in a flash. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — California Health Department, Los Angeles County — Es Facil Campaign (public domain), via myplate.food

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 medium zucchinis — or other squash
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper — optional, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/4 cups low-sodium canned tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Method

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Brown ground turkey in a non-stick frying pan.
  3. Add onions, carrots, zucchini, potatoes, salt, pepper, and cumin.
  4. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add tomatoes and just enough water to cover.
  6. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
  7. Dissolve cornstarch in about 1 tablespoon of cold water, add to mixture, bring back to a boil until gravy thickens.
  8. Serve.

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