Fiesta Ground Turkey and Pinto Bean Bowl
A flavorful, high-fiber Mexican-inspired bowl featuring seasoned ground turkey, tender pinto beans, and shredded cabbage.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Neva + Lila
Neva created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Pre-cook your dry pinto beans in a pressure cooker in batches to save time on busy weeknights.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the ground turkey to the skillet
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: no pink remains and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, cooked pinto beans, and cooked white rice until combined.
Look for: combined
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until…
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the beans and rice are heated through completely.
Look for: the beans and rice are heated through completely
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Divide the warm turkey and bean mixture…
Divide the warm turkey and bean mixture into bowls and top with shredded cabbage and lime juice right before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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