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Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice

4.69 from 57 votes

Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice, an easy skillet dinner made with ground turkey and cauliflower rice topped with lettuce, avocado and salsa for an low-carb, weeknight meal!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 small onion (minced)
2 tbsp bell pepper (minced)
3/4 cup water
4 oz canned tomato sauce (1/2 8 oz can)
4 cups uncooked riced cauliflower

For the toppings

4 ounces avocado (from 1 small)
chopped cilantro
1 cup chopped lettuce
1/4 cup jarred salsa
lime wedges

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

Serving: 11/4 cups, Calories: 256kcal, Carbohydrates: 12.5g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 697.5mg, Fiber: 5.5g, Sugar: 4.5g

- WW Points: 1

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