NUTRITION PROFILE: Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Cholesterol | Low
Sat Fat | Heart Healthy | Healthy Weight
This twist on the Latin American staple is made healthier with lean
ground turkey and crisp apples. It doubles well. Try tucking it into
whole-wheat tortillas or serve over instant brown rice for a quick and
healthy supper.
Makes 2 servings, 1 1/4 cups each
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces 99%-lean ground turkey
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 medium tart green apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped tomato
3 Tbsp chopped green olives
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sliced scallion greens
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic;
cook until soft, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add turkey; cook,
stirring and breaking up, until lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
2. Stir in cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and cloves; cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in vinegar, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in apple, tomato,
olives and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring
often, until any liquid in the pan has reduced to a syrupy glaze, about
8 minutes. Stir in scallion greens and serve.
Makes 2 servings, 1 1/4 cups each
Nutrition per Serving:
246 Calories, 8g Fat, 1g Sat, 5g Mono, 45mg Cholesterol, 30g Protein,
17g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 488mg Sodium, 360mg Potassium
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (40% daily value), Iron & Vitamin A (20% dv)
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 fruit, 4 very lean protein, 1 fat
