Description
This Southwest Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet recipe is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender ground turkey with aromatic spices, hearty black beans, and fluffy rice, all cooked together in a savory broth. Finished with cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, this dish is a satisfying and wholesome dinner option.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Rice and Beans:
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
Finishing Touches:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ground turkey until browned. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Season and Add Rice: Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add rice, black beans, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered until rice is tender.
- Finish Dish: Add corn, cook briefly. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and let melt. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- You can use brown rice, adjusting cooking time and liquid amount. For extra heat, consider adding jalapeño or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
