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Portions:
6
Serving
Size:
3/4 cup
- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Lower Protein
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 garlic clovesÂ
- 2 cups zucchiniÂ
- 14 ounces canned stewed tomatoes, crushed
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepperÂ
Preparation
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Chop onion and zucchini. Mince garlic cloves.
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Spray pan with cooking spray and add oil.
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Sauté ground turkey, onion, garlic and zucchini until squash is tender.
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Drain excess liquid well.
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Add stewed tomatoes and spices. Crush and break up tomatoes with spoon or fork.
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Simmer covered for approximately 1/2 hour.
Helpful hints
- Two medium zucchini yields approximately 2 cups.
- Substitute lean ground beef for turkey if desired.
- Serve over cooked rice or pasta for a filling meal.
- Be sure to count as 2 servings of vegetables in your daily meal plan to allow for the potassium in this recipe. If you are on a low-potassium diet, stick closely to the recommended portion.
Submitted by: ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ renal dietitian Robin from Connecticut.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 164
Protein 17 g
Carbohydrates 6 g
Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 47 mg
Sodium 214 mg
Potassium 517 mg
Phosphorus 189 mg
Calcium 56 mg
Fiber 2.0 g
Added Sugar 2 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
- 2 meat
- 2 vegetables, medium potassium
Carbohydrate choices
1/2
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