Cheesy Turkey Taco & Cauliflower Rice Skillet
This simple Turkey Taco & Cauliflower Rice Skillet is bursting with delicious flavors & topped with a creamy layer of cheesy goodness. A wonderfully healthy & affordable weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- pepper
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 oz diced fire roasted tomatoes)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 package (10 oz frozen riced cauliflower)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (15.5 oz black beans) (drained and rinsed)
- 4 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese (grated)
- Optional toppings: (sliced avocado cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions & sauté a few minutes until they start to soften. Add the garlic & cook another minute until fragrant. Add the ground turkey & season it with pepper. Cook the turkey until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the tomato paste & mix it into the turkey. Cook 1-2 minutes and then add the fire roasted tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin, & ¼ tsp pepper. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the frozen riced cauliflower & corn (no need to defrost). Cook for 6-7 minutes until the vegetables are cooked. Stir in the black beans & about half of the grated cheese. Simmer for another minute until the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle the remaining half of the cheese evenly over the skillet and cover with a lid for a minute until melted. Uncover & garnish with avocado slices & cilantro. Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired & enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 31gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gCalcium: 298mg
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