Ingredients
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- 8 oz Pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb Ground turkey or beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (for serving)
- To taste Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the ground turkey or beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat to reduce the calorie count.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until well combined, ensuring the pasta is coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover the skillet, and let it melt for a few minutes, creating a gooey topping.
- Serve warm topped with Greek yogurt or sour cream and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For added nutrients, consider incorporating spinach or bell peppers into the mixture. Always taste and adjust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: high protein, taco pasta, easy dinner, healthy meal, Mexican cuisine