Low Carb | Keto Friendly | Protein Pack
Don’t let the long ingredient list and time involved intimidate you; you’ll definitely want to introduce this dish into your diet. The abundance of flavors and textures, not to mention the fact that it’s full of vegetables and protein, will likely make this a regular dish in your home.
I love meal-prepping this dish. I split it into 5 servings (these servings are pretty dang large and are filling). It’s dinner for your work week!
What You’ll Need:
Cauliflower Rice
1 16-ounce package cauliflower rice
1 tsp olive oil
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can diced green chilies
Spices: ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp vegeta (optional)
Vegetables
2 large bell peppers (345g), diced
2 tbsp minced garlic
½ large onion (100g), diced
2 tsp olive oil
Spices: ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp vegeta (optional)
1 cup sour cream
Meat
1 lb ground turkey (or beef)
¼ cup salsa
Spices: 2 tbsp taco seasoning or make your own with 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, dash of crushed red pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano.
2 cups shredded cheese of your choice
Optional Toppings
Tomato
Fresh Cilantro
Avocado
Jalapeno
Shredded lettuce
Lime
Salsa
Pico de gallo
How to Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Start with the cauliflower rice. In a frying pan over medium heat, spray with cooking spray, then add the bag of cauliflower rice. Drizzle a tsp of olive oil over it and spices. Let cook before adding the drained can of diced tomatoes and green chilies. Once heated, pour this layer into a 9x13 baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
Next is the vegetable layer. In the same frying pan, sauté the finely minced garlic in 2 tsp olive oil. After 3 minutes, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and spices. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the second layer to the baking dish.
Add the third layer to the baking dish - the sour cream. Spread it out evenly.
In the same frying pan, add the ground turkey. Add the desired spices indicated above. After it’s almost fully cooked, add the salsa. Once fully cooked, add it as the fourth layer to the baking dish.
Top with the shredded cheese as the final layer.
Bake until the cheese is fully melted, around 10-15 minutes.
Garnish with desired toppings.
Total Time Required: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 5
Calories: 469
Protein: 37.5g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fat: 26g
*Macronutrients and calories will differ slightly depending on brands of ingredients used and what you choose to top it with.
Enjoy!