Southwestern Turkey Succotash
Southwestern Turkey Succotash blends tender ground turkey with sweet corn, creamy baby limas, and bright bell peppers in a tangy taco-sauced skillet. The flavors are balanced with gentle heat and a touch of sweetness, making each bite hearty yet fresh. It’s a great weeknight Dinner or casual game-day spread, perfect piled into bowls or spooned over rice.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwestern Turkey Succotash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cook and stir the turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Add the peppers and the onion; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the water, taco sauce, and taco seasoning, then stir to combine.
- 5
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Add the corn and lima beans to the pan and stir.
- 7
Let simmer until the lima beans are tender and heated through, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 139.25 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.47 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 25.9 g 9%
- Total Fat 2.35 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.67 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 555.04 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 7.88 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 8.93 g --
- Added Sugars 2.51 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 41.77 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 547.55 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 50.77 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 32.22 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southwestern Turkey Succotash is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Bell Pepper, Lima Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Taco Sauce. Each serving provides about 139.25 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwestern Turkey Succotash made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Bell Pepper, Lima Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Taco Sauce, Taco Seasoning. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwestern Turkey Succotash?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 139.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwestern Turkey Succotash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Southwestern Turkey Succotash healthy?
- Southwestern Turkey Succotash has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 139.25 calories and 4.47 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 555.04 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.51 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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