Ground Turkey Picadillo with Golden Raisins & Olives

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, chopped
• 2 tbsp. garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 pinch chili flakes
• 1 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1 cup zucchini, chopped
• 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 golden raisins
• 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Makes 8 Servings

1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or deep sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder and chili flakes; cook until aromatic, about 20 seconds.
2. Add turkey and zucchini; cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and raisins. Bring to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in olives and cilantro. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the New Sonoma Cookbook. Picadilo is a traditional Latin dish that is used as a stuffing in tacos, peppers, and even pastries. This picadillo is sweet, salty and savory with all the vegetables and seasonings. You can use this filling in any kind of pepper such as bell peppers, poblano peppers or even in individual phyllo pouches and it will be delicious no matter what.