ZIPPY TURKEY ZOODLES

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Eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor-and these spiced-up zoodles prove it. If you don't have a spiralizer, simply slice the zucchini julienne-style. -Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium zucchini, spiralized
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey, onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in seasonings; remove and keep warm. Wipe out pan., In the same pan, heat remaining olive oil; cook zucchini over medium heat until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, corn, beans and reserved turkey mixture; heat through. Serve with cilantro and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges