Description
A simple and flavorful one-pot meal that combines ground turkey, rice, and colorful veggies with taco seasoning for a delightful dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup prepared chunky tomato salsa
- 1½ teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice, rinsed well
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese
- Cilantro, for serving
- Fresh lime, for serving
- Additional salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add salsa, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and cumin; cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, pinto beans, corn, and chicken broth. Mix until well combined.
- Bring to a boil, then cover with a tight lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Turn off heat, sprinkle cheese on top, cover for 5 more minutes, and fluff rice before serving. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, and additional salsa.
Notes
Use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking. Rinse rice before cooking and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg