Easy Southwest Turkey Skillet Dinner
Busy schedules can be rewarding. But finding time to cook dinner, let alone keeping it interesting, can be a challenge! Skillet dinners like this southwest turkey dish pack all the necessary elements of a well-balanced meal and come together with just a couple pans to clean up afterward. Feel free to adjust this recipe using other seasoning blends, such as Italian or Cajun mixes.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey thigh
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium red pepper, chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 box Near East Spanish Rice
- 1 bunch lacinato kale, roughly chopped
- 1 cup parsley, roughly chopped
- 2-3 scallions, sliced thin
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Spanish rice according to the directions on the box.
While the rice is cooking, heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering add the turkey, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula. Add one Tablespoon of the taco seasoning and cook for 3-5 minutes until it starts to brown. Remove turkey with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add the onion, red pepper, and zucchini to the pan along with the salt and cook until veggies start to soften, about 5 minutes. Make a space in the center of the pan and add the tomato paste. Let the paste toast for a minute then add the garlic and remaining taco seasoning and stir until everything is well mixed.
Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the turkey back to the pan along with the kale and ½ cup of water. Bring the water to a simmer and allow everything to cook for another 2-3 minutes. Once the turkey is fully cooked and the kale is softened, add the cooked Spanish rice and parsley and mix together. Season to taste, garnish with scallions, and serve.
Recipe by Lakewinds Food Co-op at https://www.lakewinds.coop/recipes/all/easy-southwest-turkey-skillet-dinner/