Cilantro Lime Skillet Ground Turkey Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Skillet Ground Turkey
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 500 g lean ground turkey (1.1 lbs); 110 g yellow onion, diced (1 medium onion); 150 g red bell pepper, diced (1 medium pepper); 9 g garlic, minced (3 cloves); 6 g ground cumin (2 tsp); 3 g chili powder (1 tsp); 6 g fine salt (1 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/2 tsp); 150 g canned black beans, rinsed and drained (1 cup); 150 g frozen corn kernels, thawed (1 cup); 30 ml fresh lime juice (2 tbsp); 16 g fresh cilantro, chopped (1/2 cup)

Prep: 16minCook: 22min4 servingsMedium301 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Cilantro Lime Skillet Ground Turkey packed with 29g of protein per serving and just 301 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 38 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

29g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 301 kcal

Protein: 28.7g

Fat: 13.3g

Carbs: 19.5g

Fiber: 4.2g

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