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Tex Mex-Style Turkey Skillet Rice

Tex Mex-Style Turkey Skillet Rice

with Sweet Bell Peppers and Cheddar Cheese
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Calories
750 kcal
Protein
40g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Tree nuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Gluten
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Wheat
  • Mustard
  • Crustaceans
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Triticale
  • Peanuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

250 g

Ground Turkey

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

1 unit

Sweet Bell Pepper

56 g

Yellow Onion, chopped

1 unit

Green Onion

½ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Ketchup

(May contain traces of: Milk, Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Gluten, Egg, Fish, Wheat, Mustard, Crustaceans)

16 g

Mexican Seasoning

(May contain traces of: Milk, Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat, Mustard, Triticale, Peanuts)

7.5 g

Vegetable Stock Powder

(Contains: Soy, Sulphites May contain traces of: Milk, Tree nuts, Sesame, Wheat, Mustard, Peanuts)

1 unit

Garlic, cloves

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

Calories750 kcal
Fat30 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Carbohydrate78 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol135 mg
Sodium1650 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium800 mg
Calcium250 mg
Iron4 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Strainer
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook rice
1
  • Before starting, to a medium pot, add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water. Cover and bring to a boil over high.
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • Using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • To the boiling water, stir in rice, stock powder and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. 
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 13-15 min, until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Prep
2
  • Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
  • Finely chop green onion.
Cook veggies
3
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then onions and peppers.
  • Cook for 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp. 
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer veggies to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Cook turkey
4
  • To the pan, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then turkey. 
  • Cook for 4-5 min, breaking up meat into smaller pieces, until no pink remains.**
  • Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble skillet rice
5
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • To the pan with meat, add Mexican Seasoning, garlic, ketchup and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
  • When rice is done, add veggies and rice to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat to low, then sprinkle cheese over top. Cover and cook for 2-3 min, until cheese melts.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide turkey skillet rice between bowls.
  • Sprinkle green onions over top.
7

If you've opted to get turkey, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to the pan, then add turkey. Cook turkey in the same way the recipe instructs you to cook the beef and pork mix.**  [Disregard instructions to drain excess fat.]