Description
A flavorful and easy Southwest Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet recipe that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Packed with protein, fiber, and delicious spices, this one-pot dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Rice and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Cook Vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cook until softened. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Rice and Remaining Ingredients: Add rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is cooked.
- Finish Dish: Stir in frozen corn, top with cheddar cheese, cover until melted. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice, but adjust cooking time and liquid.
- For extra heat, add jalapeño or hot sauce.
- This dish works well as a burrito or taco filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
