Super Turkey Burrito Bowl
1 tbsp oil (olive, vegetable, or canola)
1 lb ground turkey
1 medium chopped onion
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp salt
4 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp taco sauce/salsa1 so white vinegar
3 cups cooked brown rice
16 oz can drained, rinsed low sodium pinto beans
2. 4 oz cans of diced green chilies (or 2 jalapenos, chopped)
2 chopped tomatoes (or a 14 oz can of chopped tomatoes)
1/2 cup shredded low-fat Monterey jack, mozzarella, or cheddar cheese
Serves: 6-8
1. In a large skillet, add oil and heat pan to medium-high, add onions and ground turkey, and cook until onions are soft about 5 minutes. Break up turkey clumps so it cooks all the way through. (Note: If using fresh jalapenos, add them in and cook them with the onions and turkey).
2. Mix in oregano, salt, chili powder, taco sauce/salsa, and vinegar
3. Mix in rice. drained and rinsed beans, diced chilies, and tomatoes. Cook for about 5 more minutes until all the ingredients are heated through.
4. Sprinkle with cheese and enjoy!
MAKE-IT-YOUR-OWN
- Try adding green or red bell peppers (fresh or frozen)to the onion and turkey mixture.
- Try adding frozen or rinsed, canned corn with the beans at the end.
- Try black beans instead of pinto beans.
- Try chicken breasts cut into strips instead of ground turkey.
- Try adding cumin or chilies in adobo sauce for a smokier flavor
Calories: 332
Carbs: 35 g
Sodium: 487 mg
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 11 g
Recipe Courtesy of b'more healthy cookbook, Super Turkey Burrito Bowl by Anna Bondy
