30-Minute Loaded Taco Skillet

• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil

1 garlic clove (minced)

1 zucchini (diced)

1 large carrot (finely diced)

2 bell peppers (diced)

1 onion (diced)

1 pound ground turkey or ground beef

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Pinch black pepper

1- 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes

1- 5 ounce can green chiles

1- 14.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups fresh baby spinach

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Scallions (diced)

Avocados (diced)

Pickled jalapeños

Directions

Heat oil in a large 12" skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add in zucchini, carrots, peppers, and onion and let cook for 5-7 minutes, until veggies begin to soften.

Add in turkey, chili powder, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until no pink remains.

Add in tomatoes, green chiles, and black beans and mix to combine. Reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add in spinach and mix until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

If adding cheddar cheese, sprinkle over the top and cover the skillet until cheese melts.

Serve hot with optional garnishes and serve with tortillas for dipping, or with rice, cauliflower rice, or spaghetti squash.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 /4 recipe
• Calories: 436 kcal
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg
• Sodium: 1100 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
• Dietary Fiber: 14 g
• Total Sugars: 7 g
• Protein: 36 g