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Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice
This Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice combines ground turkey with flavorful spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika, cooked alongside riced cauliflower for a lower-carb taco rice alternative. The simmered tomato sauce moistens the mixture, while fresh toppings such as avocado, lettuce, salsa, and lime wedges add brightness and texture. It's a savory, spiced dish that balances protein with vegetable servings in one skillet meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
- 4 ounces avocado (from 1 small)
- 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup lettuce chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup salsa jarred
- 1 tsp chili powder
- lime wedges
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/2 small onion (minced)
- 2 tbsp bell pepper (minced)
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 oz tomato sauce 1/2 8 oz can, canned
- 4 cups cauliflower uncooked, riced
Instructions
- Over high heat, brown the turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
- When no longer pink add 1 teaspoon salt and the dry seasoning and mix well.
- Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover.
- Simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the cover and add the cauliflower, add 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and serve with avocado, lettuce, salsa and lime.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
11/4 cups
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12.5g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
697.5mg
(29%)
Fiber
5.5g
(22%)
Sugar
4.5g
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/4 cups | |
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 697.5mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 22% |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.