Quick One-Skillet Taco Turkey and Rice
A quick, flavorful one-skillet meal combining lean ground turkey, beans, salsa, and brown rice with melted cheddar.
Equipment
- large nonstick skillet
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 15 ounces black beans, canned drained
- 2 cups salsa no sugar added
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 2 cups long-grain brown rice cooked (cook according to package)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink and cooked through.
- If any excess fat collects, drain it from the skillet.
- Stir in the drained black beans, salsa (no sugar added), chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and kosher or sea salt.
- Add the cooked long-grain brown rice and stir to combine; simmer the mixture for a few minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Sprinkle the shredded low-fat cheddar over the skillet, allow it to melt, then remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Use cooked rice warmed before adding for faster reheating in the skillet.
- Drain canned beans well to avoid excess liquid.
- Adjust spices to taste if you prefer milder or spicier flavors.