Turkey Taco Skillet
Directions
- 1Sauté the diced onion and bell peppers in olive oil in a pan until the onions are translucent, which takes about 5 minutes.
- 2Add minced garlic to the sautéed vegetables and cook for another minute.
- 3Add ground turkey and taco seasoning to the pan with the vegetables.
- 4Cook and combine the turkey and seasonings with the vegetables, breaking up the turkey as it cooks.
- 5Pour in tomato sauce, black beans, quinoa, and water into the pan and gently stir everything together, being careful not to overfill.
- 6Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the quinoa is fully cooked.
- 7Once cooked, add avocado, a spoonful of non-fat plain Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to the skillet.
- 8Serve the taco skillet hot with tortilla chips and a lime wedge.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 small cans tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup tri colored quinoa
- 1 can black beans
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 0.2 medium avocado
- 1 oz non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 5 tortilla chips
- cilantro
- lime wedge
Equipment
panspatula
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
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