Turkey Taco Skillet

35 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Sauté the diced onion and bell peppers in olive oil in a pan until the onions are translucent, which takes about 5 minutes.
  2. 2Sauté the diced onion and bell peppers in olive oil in a pan until the onions are translucent, which takes about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Sauté the diced onion and bell peppers in olive oil in a pan until the onions are translucent, which takes about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add minced garlic to the sautéed vegetables and cook for another minute.
  5. 5Add minced garlic to the sautéed vegetables and cook for another minute.
  6. 6Add minced garlic to the sautéed vegetables and cook for another minute.
  7. 7Add ground turkey and taco seasoning to the pan with the vegetables.
  8. 8Add ground turkey and taco seasoning to the pan with the vegetables.
  9. 9Add ground turkey and taco seasoning to the pan with the vegetables.
  10. 10Cook and combine the turkey and seasonings with the vegetables, breaking up the turkey as it cooks.
  11. 11Cook and combine the turkey and seasonings with the vegetables, breaking up the turkey as it cooks.
  12. 12Cook and combine the turkey and seasonings with the vegetables, breaking up the turkey as it cooks.
  13. 13Pour in tomato sauce, black beans, quinoa, and water into the pan and gently stir everything together, being careful not to overfill.
  14. 14Pour in tomato sauce, black beans, quinoa, and water into the pan and gently stir everything together, being careful not to overfill.
  15. 15Pour in tomato sauce, black beans, quinoa, and water into the pan and gently stir everything together, being careful not to overfill.
  16. 16Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the quinoa is fully cooked.
  17. 17Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the quinoa is fully cooked.
  18. 18Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the quinoa is fully cooked.
  19. 19Once cooked, add avocado, a spoonful of non-fat plain Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to the skillet.
  20. 20Once cooked, add avocado, a spoonful of non-fat plain Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to the skillet.
  21. 21Once cooked, add avocado, a spoonful of non-fat plain Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to the skillet.
  22. 22Serve the taco skillet hot with tortilla chips and a lime wedge.
  23. 23Serve the taco skillet hot with tortilla chips and a lime wedge.
  24. 24Serve the taco skillet hot with tortilla chips and a lime wedge.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 small cans tomato sauce
  • 2 small cans tomato sauce
  • 2 small cans tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup tri colored quinoa
  • 0.5 cup tri colored quinoa
  • 0.5 cup tri colored quinoa
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.2 medium avocado
  • 0.2 medium avocado
  • 0.2 medium avocado
  • 1 oz non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 oz non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 oz non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 5 tortilla chips
  • 5 tortilla chips
  • 5 tortilla chips
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • lime wedge
  • lime wedge
  • lime wedge

Equipment

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Tips

  • This recipe helps in lowering cholesterol due to high fiber and lean protein content.
  • It's easy to make, making it a convenient dinner option.
  • Cover and let simmer on low for 20-25 mins until quinoa is fully cooked.
  • Serve with Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime, avocado, and tortilla chips for enhanced flavor and nutrition.
  • The recipe offers a good balance of macronutrients.
  • Blood work will be done in January to check cholesterol levels after following this diet