Orzo, Veggie and Ground Turkey Skillet

Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta, typically served in soups and casseroles. Combined with lean turkey and vegetables like tomatoes and bell pepper — which are excellent sources of vitamin C — this dish will leave you feeling high on energy and on health.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 cups canned, crushed tomato
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 16-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Directions
Cook ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently until pasta is tender.

Serves 4.

Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1/4 recipe. 330 calories, 25 calories from fat, 3 grams fat, 45 milligrams cholesterol, 480 milligrams sodium, 42 grams carbohydrate, 38 grams protein, 10% vitamin A, 60% vitamin C, 8% calcium, 25% iron.

Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 0; vegetables: 2; meat: 3; milk: 0; fat: 0; carbs: 2; other: 0.

Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down equal to whole numbers.

Recipe courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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