Saturday, September 4, 2021

Zucchini Skillet Meal



This was a great fast and easy one-pot meal that used up a bunch of my garden vegetables (zucchini, tomatoes, green pepper).  The recipe made more than expected, so we had leftovers for a couple nights.  If I made it again, I'd spice it up a little more with more chili powder or cayenne or something.  Jeremy put Tabasco sauce on his serving. 

Zucchini Skillet Meal
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-2 zucchini, diced (I used 1 large zucchini)
2-3 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup water 
shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend)

Directions:
Cook ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.  Add in the onion and peppers and cook for a few minutes to soften the veggies.  

Stir in the seasonings, zucchini, tomatoes, rice, and water, and bring to a boil (the zucchini will release more moisture).  Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.  Sprinkle shredded cheese over everything and let melt a bit.


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