ground turkey and black bean picadillo

Ground Turkey and Black Bean Picadillo

serves 4

Ingredients

3/4 pound lean ground Turkey

2 tsp olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 (15-or 16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt diced tomatoes, plus their juices
1/2 cup dark raisins
1 to 2 tablespoons pimento-stuffed olives, thinly sliced

Directions

Lightly spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium-high heat. Crumble in ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to break up, until cooked through.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a plate; drain and discard any fat.

Return skillet to medium heat. Add oil, then bell pepper, onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are tender.

Return turkey meat to skillet, along with cumin, sugar, salt and red pepper flakes.

Cook for 1 minute, stirring, then add beans, tomatoes with their juices and raisins.

Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Top with olives! can be served over brown rice if desired!