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One Pan Taco Rice

One Pan Taco Rice

21 Ratings
21 Ratings
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One Pan Taco Rice
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Try this quick one-pan meal may soon become a family favorite. 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey, 85% lean (or ground beef)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 2 cans tomatoes and green chiles (10 ounce cans)
  • 3 cups cooked rice (brown)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese, low-fat

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large skillet or pot, brown ground turkey and cook onion. When done, use paper towel to soak up any grease.
  3. Add remaining ingredients except cheese and mix together.
  4. Heat until very hot.
  5. Top with cheese before serving.

Notes

Low-fat cheddar cheese used for nutritional analysis and costing.

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Source:

Simple Healthy Recipes
Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education
ONIE Project

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 297
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 60 mg
Sodium 496 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 19 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 145 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 333 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 297
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 10 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 5 mg
Cholesterol 60 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 19 g
Minerals
Calcium 145 mg
Potassium 333 mg
Sodium 496 mg
Copper 295 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 73 mg
Phosphorus 292 mg
Selenium 30 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 51 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 1 mcg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Folate 23 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 6 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

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