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Skinny Turkey Taco Skillet

Oct 30, 2019 · Modified: Oct 27, 2021 by Sara Ayesh · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Today I’m turning Taco Tuesday skinny.  I thought for the fun of it I’d take this skinny turkey taco skillet recipe and stuff it in a pepperThis is a definite staple recipe in my house because I always have these pantry essentials on hand and I bet you do too!

One thing my little girl will never turn down is black beans. Ever since she could eat she has been a black bean eating machine! So, anything that includes them is a sure hit. This dish is made many times a month in our house. Plus, depending on the salsa you chose it really can taste pretty different each time you make it.

These skinny turkey tacos are a one skillet dish. One pan = less time doing dishes. Which doesn’t matter to me because shortly after getting married, I was told by my clean-freak husband I was no longer allowed to do the dishes. Oh well, not a huge loss for me. I can cook up a storm but when it comes to cleaning, not so great. So whoever is your resident dish do-er will thank you for this dinner! 

I would serve it up in a bowl, in a lettuce wrap, or tortilla! This actually freezes really well too, so don’t be afraid to make extra and freeze for later. So let’s get cookin!

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turkey taco skillet quinoa skillet

Skinny Turkey Taco Skillet

Taco Tuesday Just Got Healthier with 30 minute turkey taco filling. Perfect for stuffing in peppers or eating on it's own!
4.41 from 5 votes
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Course: The Main Event
Cuisine: Dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
30 minutes mins
Total Time: 40 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Sara Ayesh

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 /2 cup black beans
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ cup of your favorite salsa
  • ½ cup brown rice or quinoa
  • 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 8 oz water may need more depending how how fast your rice/quinoa cooks in the liquid
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • cilantro
  • shredded cheese for topping if you'd like!
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Instructions

  • Heat up olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high then add your turkey & brown
  • Add salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, and garlic. Stir to combine
  • Add corn, black beans, and rice/quinoa, tomato sauce, salsa, and water
  • Heat through until mixture is bubbling then turn heat to medium-low and simmer until rice or quinoa is cooked!
  • Serve up in a bowl topped with cilantro and cheese or stuff in a roasted bell pepper!

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.2g | Protein: 29.8g | Fat: 12.6g
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