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Skillet Ground Turkey Taco Cauliflower Rice

When you’re craving a flavorful, satisfying meal that’s also light…
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 lb93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 1/4 tspkosher salt
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tspcumin
  • 1 tspchili powder
  • 1 tsppaprika
  • 1/2 tspdried oregano
  • 1/2 smallonion minced
  • 2 tbspbell pepper minced
  • 3/4 cupwater
  • 4 ozcanned tomato sauce 1/2 8 oz can
  • 4 cupsuncooked riced cauliflower
  • 4 ouncesavocado from 1 small
  • chopped cilantro
  • 1 cupchopped lettuce
  • 1/4 cupjarred salsa
  • lime wedges

Instructions

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 lb ground turkey and brown, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula, about 5 minutes, until no longer pink.
  • Sprinkle 1 tsp kosher salt over the turkey and add 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano; stir to combine.
  • Add 1/2 small minced onion and 2 tbsp minced bell pepper to the skillet, then pour in 3/4 cup water and 4 oz canned tomato sauce; stir once to combine.
  • Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Remove the cover and add 4 cups uncooked riced cauliflower and the remaining 1/4 tsp kosher salt; stir to incorporate.
  • Cook uncovered until the cauliflower is tender, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and plate the skillet mixture. Top each serving with 4 ounces avocado (from 1 small), chopped cilantro, 1 cup chopped lettuce, 1/4 cup jarred salsa, and lime wedges to serve.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Lid