Mexican Apple Turkey Picadillo

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Mexican Apple Turkey Picadillo

Posted on Nov 01, 2009 under Mexican Recipes | No Comment

Mexican Apple Turkey Picadillo

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. For a special occasion, serve in authentic Mexican Earthenware serving dish.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup finely chopped red onion

1 clove garlic, minced

8 ounces 99%-lean ground turkey

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 medium tart green apple, peeled and chopped

1 cup chopped tomato

3 tablespoons chopped green olives

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup sliced scallion greens

Directions

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.

For an authentic Mexican look, you should serve in authentic Mexican Talavera earthenware serving dish. If you don’t have one yet, I would be happy to send some to you at a special price.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 246, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 488 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, Potassium 360 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 40%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Fruit 1,Lean Meat 4,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet