Spicy Southwestern Turkey Mac, Grilled Corn, Watermelon, Cucumber Water
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Calories: 698kcal
Ingredients
Cucumber Water
- ½ Cucumber sliced
- 24 oz Water
- Ice cubes optional
Grilled Corn
- 2 ears Corn on the cob
- 1 tsp Butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Spicy Southwestern Turkey & Mac
- 4 oz Elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 1 cup Bell pepper diced (red or green)
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 8 oz Ground turkey
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Chili powder
- ¼ tsp Smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 TBSP Tomato paste
- ½ cup Chicken broth or water
- ⅓ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
Watermelon
- 4 slices Watermelon
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients as listed.
- Make cucumber water: Combine sliced cucumber with water in a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator while preparing other components.
- Preheat the grill on medium heat.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the turkey is browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Grill the corn on all sides until nicely charred and tender.
- Stir cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese into the turkey mixture until creamy and well combined.
- Serve the turkey mac with grilled corn, watermelon and cucumber water .
Nutrition
Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 1615mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 6323IU | Vitamin C: 152mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 4mg
Spicy Southwestern Turkey Mac, Grilled Corn, Watermelon, Cucumber Water
Ingredients
Cucumber Water
- ½ Cucumber sliced
- 24 oz Water
- Ice cubes optional
Grilled Corn
- 2 ears Corn on the cob
- 1 tsp Butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Spicy Southwestern Turkey & Mac
- 4 oz Elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 1 cup Bell pepper diced (red or green)
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 8 oz Ground turkey
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Chili powder
- ¼ tsp Smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 TBSP Tomato paste
- ½ cup Chicken broth or water
- ⅓ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
Watermelon
- 4 slices Watermelon
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients as listed.
- Make cucumber water: Combine sliced cucumber with water in a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator while preparing other components.
- Preheat the grill on medium heat.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the turkey is browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Grill the corn on all sides until nicely charred and tender.
- Stir cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese into the turkey mixture until creamy and well combined.
- Serve the turkey mac with grilled corn, watermelon and cucumber water .
Nutrition
Calories: 698kcalCarbohydrates: 102gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 1615mgFiber: 8gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 6323IUVitamin C: 152mgCalcium: 248mgIron: 4mg
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