Description
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring ground turkey, rice, and colorful veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a splash of olive oil. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks—about 7 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juices), and black beans; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked rice until well combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat; top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover briefly to melt.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for using leftover rice.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg