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Green Salsa Skillet Turkey

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Salsa verde gives this easy skillet dish a bright, tangy taste.

  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen white shoepeg corn
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar green salsa
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup raw instant brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, snipped with scissors
  • ½ cup shredded white Cheddar or Monterrey jack cheese
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced, optional
  • flour or spinach tortillas, warmed
  • 1
    In a large skillet over medium high-heat, cook the ground turkey for 5 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Add the beans, corn, salsa, and water, stirring well to mix. Bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Add the rice, stirring well to mix. Return to a boil; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • 5
    Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with cilantro and cheese. Serve with diced avocado, if desired and tortillas.
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