MEAL PLAN WEEK TWO – TURKEY BURRITOS

One of my favorite, fast and easy meals is the Turkey Burrito. It is full of protein, veggies and fiber and if you make extra it is great as leftovers.

To start you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 package ground turkey
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 can of black or pinto beans
• 1 package of Spanish Rice .I like to use Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice when I’m in a hurry. You can heat it in the microwave in just 90 seconds. 
• Bell peppers – I prefer to use red bell peppers for the flavor and splash of color.
• 1 white onion
• Tortillas - I prefer whole wheat tortillas but get whatever works best for you
• Tomatoes
• Cheese - I like to use crumbled goat cheese. The heat from the meat will melt it just enough to make it the consistency of sour cream so you get the creaminess without only half the fat and calories
• Lettuce

Chop the onions and bell peppers into bite size squares and sauté with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Be careful not to over season as most of your flavor will come from the taco seasoning packet to be added later.  

Once the onions and bell pepper have softened up a bit (be careful not to overcook them or you just get veggie mush) add the ground turkey. While this is cooking prepare the rice as directed.

About 2 minutes before the turkey is fully cooked add the can of beans, sauce and all, and the packet of taco seasoning. You don’t need to add water as the juice from the beans and turkey take care of that. Mix thoroughly and simmer for about 5 minutes. Chop your tomatoes and lettuce and the cheese if needed.

Now you are ready to assemble the ultimate healthy burrito. A scoop of the turkey and bean mix, a scoop of rice, some lettuce, tomatoes and cheese and you have healthy fabulousness.

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