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Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini, Corn, Black Beans and Tomato

Juicy ground turkey simmers with sweet corn, creamy black beans, and tender zucchini in a light tomato broth. Each bite delivers savory cumin warmth, a gentle jalapeño kick, and bright cilantro freshness.

Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini, Corn, Black Beans and Tomato
Total
21 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
11 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
266
Protein
28g
Carbs
23g
Fat
9g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
525mg

Ingredients

  • 14 oz from 2 medium or 1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced 3/4 inch
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 large diced tomato
  • 1 jalapeño (diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Spray a large skillet over high heat with oil and brown the turkey, season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cumin.
  2. Cook breaking the meat up until the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  3. Push the meat to the side, add the onion and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add the black beans, corn, tomato, jalapeño pepper, garlic, cilantro and stir with 1/4 cup water.
  5. Add the zucchini remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cumin.
  6. Mix and cover, cook low 4 to 5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender crisp.
  7. Serve with lime wedges and more cilantro if desired.