Spicy Brown Rice & Ground Turkey Skillet

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 boil-in-a-bag brown ricenon stick cooking spray1 lb 93% lean ground turkey1/2 cup green onions(scallions), sliced1 can no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained1/2-1 whole jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped*1 Tbsp chili powder1 cup reduced 2% Mexican 4 cheese blend1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Directions
Prepare rice according to package directions.Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Crumble ground turkey into the skillet and cook over medium heat until browned. Add onion, sauté till tender. Stir in canned tomatoes, jalapeno, chili powder and rice. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, stir occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro or parsley.

Serves 8

*when working with fresh hot peppers, remember to wear protective gloves to avoid skin irritation and avoid contact with eyes.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYPHOENIX61.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 241.8
  • Total Fat: 11.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 47.8 mg
  • Sodium: 174.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 15.6 g

Member Reviews
  • WENNI1972
    Very tastey! I used fresh tomatoes, since I did not have any canned. They worked great, and it helps with cutting back on the sodium too. Needed a bit more spice for us, next time will add some ground cayenne as well. - 6/30/09