Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini, Corn, Black Beans and Tomato
This recipe is appropriate for individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) as it includes lean protein, vegetables, and legumes. Watch portion sizes of corn and beans due to their carbohydrate content.
Adapted from Skinnytaste

Ingredients
- 14 ounces from 2 medium or 1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced 3/4 inch
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3/4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 jalapeño (diced)
- 1 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup water
- lime wedges (optional)
Method
- Spray a large skillet over high heat with oil and brown the turkey, season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cumin.
- Cook breaking the meat up until the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes.5 min timer
- Push the meat to the side, add the onion and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.1 min timer
- Add the black beans, corn, tomato, jalapeño pepper, garlic, cilantro and stir with 1/4 cup water.
- Add the zucchini remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cumin.
- Mix and cover, cook low 4 to 5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender crisp.5 min timer
- Serve with lime wedges and more cilantro if desired.
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