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Grain-Free One-Pot Taco Pasta

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients  

  • 2 pound ground turkey
  • 1 TBSP EVOO/avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion - diced
  • 3 clove garlic - minced
  • 2 TBSP Best Taco Seasoning - OR store bought
  • 14.5 oz gold & white corn - drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz black beans - drained and rinsed
  • 16 oz salsa
  • 3 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz red lentil fusili - OR other lentil spiral/elbow OR chickpea spiral/elbow
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

Best Taco Seasoning (reserve the rest in airtight container)

  • 2 TBSP chili powder
  • 4 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the turkey and cook until no pink remains.
  • Add in the salt, pepper, taco seasoning, corn, beans, salsa and broth and bring up to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the pasta to the pot and cook for as long as the package instruction states (if using lentil or chickpea pasta, cook for the minimum time in the range to avoid mushiness), stirring every few minutes to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
  • Once the pasta is cooked through, shut off the heat and stir in the cheese. Stir together, then let the pasta sit for 5 minutes while the sauce continues to thicken up.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs, green onion, sour cream, avocado and/or additional cheese if desired, and serve!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Grain-Free One-Pot Taco Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
597
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
104
mg
35
%
Sodium
 
1635
mg
71
%
Potassium
 
1412
mg
40
%
Carbohydrates
 
60
g
20
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
60
g
120
%
Vitamin A
 
1255
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
198
mg
20
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe Notes

This ratio of ingredients creates a creamy pasta dish that can be eaten on a plate or in a bowl. 
However, if you want more of a soup, add more chicken broth to achieve your desired consistency. You will like need more Taco Seasoning as you add more liquid.