Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan Southwest Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet recipe that’s perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. Packed with protein, veggies, and spices, this gluten-free dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in rice, black beans, tomatoes, broth, spices. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until rice is tender.
- Add frozen corn and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and let sit off heat to melt. Garnish with cilantro and lime before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey for ground chicken or beef if preferred.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- This dish makes great leftovers and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
