Dinner · Tex-Mex · 4 servings
Turkey Taco Skillet Salad Bowls
Ground turkey simmers with peppers and onion in a mild cumin, paprika and coriander mix, then goes over chopped romaine with avocado, salsa, black olives and lime. Nothing hot. Our own spice mix replaces salty taco packets. Nutrition estimates are the skillet and bowl toppings only — optional grain side not included. Public yield 4 servings. Source: Cook It Anyway · Chef Merin. Estimates only — not a Nutrition Facts label.
Prep 10 minCook 20 minTotal 30 mineasy
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Ingredients
Amounts are for 4 household servings. Sodium model: 1/2 tsp table salt per serving (not added as an ingredient line); estimates are the base recipe only (optional grain side not included).
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey (93% or leaner)
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 110 g), diced
- 2 medium bell peppers (about 150 g each), diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mild salsa
- salt
- For the bowls:
- 1 large head romaine (about 450 g), chopped
- 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1 lime, cut in wedges
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Optional side:
- about 1/3 cup cooked rice or quinoa per person, or cauliflower rice
Grab first: lean ground turkey (93% or leaner), pre-diced onion and pepper mix, pre-washed chopped romaine
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the turkey with a pinch of salt, breaking it up, until browned, about 6 minutes.
- Add the onion and peppers and cook 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano and garlic powder for 1 minute.
- Stir in the salsa and 1/4 cup water and simmer 3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
- Pile the romaine in bowls, spoon the turkey over, and top with avocado, olives, cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Source: Cook It Anyway · Chef Merin.
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