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One bowl of turkey taco rice skillet: seasoned browned turkey, rice, black beans and tomato under melted cheddar, topped with cilantro, a spoon of yogurt and a lime wedge (AI-generated photo)

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Turkey Taco Rice Skillet

One-pan taco turkey, rice, beans and melted cheese.

30 min total15 min activeMakes 4 bowls
High-proteinMethod in Pro

Everything you'd put in a taco, cooked into one skillet of rice so it packs neatly for the week. The rice simmers in broth and tomatoes, soaking up the taco spices. Cheese melts on at the end, and a squeeze of lime freshens it up.

Ingredients

For 4 bowls.

Skillet

  • 1 1/2 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 oz reduced-fat cheddar, shredded

To serve

  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method

  1. Brown the turkey with the onion and pepper in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes until 165°F. Stir in the taco seasoning.

    165°F inside

  2. Add the rice, broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil.

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Tips

  • Brown the turkey hard before adding the rice; it adds flavour.
  • Keep the lid on while the rice cooks.

Food photo is AI-generated to show the finished dish. Recipe written with AI and checked by our QA process; nutrition computed from USDA data.

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