Taco Rice Skillet

This is a fast, everyday dinner that fits easily into a flexible dieting plan since you can count exactly what goes into the pan. Ground turkey brings lean protein, the beans and rice add filling carbs, and jarred salsa does all the seasoning work so there's nothing to measure out or mix up. It all cooks in one skillet, melts the cheese on top, and feeds the whole family with almost no cleanup.

Ingredients

• 1 lbground turkey
• 1 bagMicrowave rice, about 8.5 oz, any plain white or brown variety
• 1 canCanned black beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
• 1 cupjarred salsa
• 1 cupshredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
• 0.5 tspsalt
• 0.25 tspblack pepper
• 1 tbspoil

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
2. Microwave the rice according to the package directions. 2:00
3. Add the cooked rice, black beans and salsa to the skillet with the turkey. Stir everything together and cook for 3 minutes until heated through. 3:00
4. Scatter the cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and let it sit off heat for 2 minutes until the cheese melts. 2:00
5. Divide between plates and serve warm.