Turkey Taco Orzo Skillet
A one pan meal combining toasted orzo, black beans, greens, seasoned ground turkey breast, and a melty cheese topping.
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 525kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil divided
- 16 oz Ground Turkey 99% lean
- 8 oz (about 1 ¼ cups) Orzo
- 2 Tablespoons Double Concentrated Tomato Paste
- 4 Frozen Crushed Garlic Cubes or 4 cloves fresh
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans drained and rinsed
- 4 oz Chopped Kale or Baby Spinach optional
- 3 cups Chicken Bone Broth
- 4 oz Cheese cotija, Monterey jack, queso fresco, etc.
Instructions
- Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a 12” nonstick pan or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook on one side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip the turkey over and push to one side of the pan.
- Add the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil to the other side of the pan, followed by the orzo. Break the turkey apart with a spatula and fully cook while toasting the orzo in the other side of the pan, stirring occasionally.
- Once the turkey is fully cooked, mix together with the orzo and stir in the tomato paste and garlic. Cook until fragrant and dark red, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, kale, black beans, and broth. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally as needed, until the orzo is tender.
- Turn off the heat and top with the cheese. Cover the pan for another minute to melt the cheese before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onion, sliced serrano or jalapeño peppers, lime wedges, and nonfat Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Sohla El-Waylly.
Nutrition
Serving: 12oz | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 7g