Creamy Turkey and Black Bean Skillet with Green Beans and Cilantro Lime Rice

Name: Creamy Turkey and Black Bean Skillet with Green Beans and Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 pound ground turkey (lean); 1 yellow onion (diced); 1 jalapeño (minced, seeds removed); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 can black beans (15 ounce, rinsed and drained); 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounce, undrained); 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 0.25 cup light cream; 6 ounce green beans (trimmed); 2 pound white rice (microwaveable); 1 lime (halved); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

A zesty and hearty skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey, tender black beans, and crisp-tender green beans in a creamy, spice-infused Southwestern sauce, served alongside fluffy cilantro lime rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.25/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.25 pound ground turkey (lean)
1 yellow onion (diced)
1 jalapeño (minced, seeds removed)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 can black beans (15 ounce, rinsed and drained)
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounce, undrained)
0.5 cup vegetable broth
0.25 cup light cream
6 ounce green beans (trimmed)
2 pound white rice (microwaveable)
1 lime (halved)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced yellow onion and minced jalapeño to the skillet and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed black beans, undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, prepare the microwaveable white rice according to package directions.
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet, stirring them into the sauce. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are crisp-tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in the light cream.
Once the rice is cooked, squeeze the juice from half a lime over it and stir in half of the chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve the creamy turkey and black bean skillet over the cilantro lime rice. Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a spicier kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 686
Protein: 32 g
Carbohydrates: 84.5 g
Fat: 19.5 g
Fiber: 19.5 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
Sugar: 4 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg