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Skillet Burritos with Ground Turkey and Red Kidney Beans

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Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 2 cups undiluted low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/8 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 cup uncooked quick brown rice
  • 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 cup picante sauce
  • 2 pieces low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 10 (6-inch) flour tortillas, steamed

Directions:

  1. Cook turkey, onion and green pepper in large skillet; stir in broth and cumin. Bring to a boil.
  2. Stir in rice and beans. Return to boil.
  3. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender.
  4. Stir in picante sauce and cheese.
  5. Serve with tortillas.

Yield: 10 servings

Nutritional Analysis (per serving):
Calories: 318
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Cholesterol: 33 mg
Sodium: 509 mg
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 21 g
 

Recipe provided by Kathy Duran-Thal, RDN, LD, Cooper Clinic Nutrition Services