Mexican Turkey Ole(Light) Recipe

Name: Mexican Turkey Ole(Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Creamettes elbow macaroni (2 c. uncooked); vegetable cooking spray; 1 (about 1 lb.) pkg. The Turkey Store Premium Fresh lean ground turkey; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 c. celery, diced; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cumin; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1 (14.5 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained), broken up; 1 (16 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans, drained; 1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, diced; 1 c. frozen corn, thawed and drained; 1/2 c. ripe olives, pitted; 1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. Creamettes elbow macaroni (2 c. uncooked)
vegetable cooking spray
1 (about 1 lb.) pkg. The Turkey Store Premium Fresh lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, diced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 (14.5 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained), broken up
1 (16 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans, drained
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, diced
1 c. frozen corn, thawed and drained
1/2 c. ripe olives, pitted
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese

1
Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2
In large skillet, spray pan with cooking spray.
3
Add the ground turkey, onion, celery, salt, cumin and garlic powder.
4
Cook until turkey is no longer pink and onion and celery are tender.
5
Stir in the tomatoes, beans, green chilies, corn and olives.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
8
Stir in macaroni; heat through.
9
Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Refrigerate leftovers.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. Creamettes elbow macaroni (2 c. uncooked), vegetable cooking spray, 1 (about 1 lb.) pkg. The Turkey Store Premium Fresh lean ground turkey, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Turkey Ole(Light) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Turkey Ole(Light)

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Variations & substitutions

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