Warm Southwest Turkey and Black Bean Skillet
Tender ground turkey cooked with black beans, sweet bell pepper, and warm spices. A rich, non-diet-feeling skillet meal that comes together in under 15 minutes.
Prep
3 min
Cook
10 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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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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
Comfortably satisfied
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.
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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.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
3 min
Cook
10 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 110g of lean ground turkey to…
Add 110g of lean ground turkey to the hot skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon for 4 to 5 minutes until no longer pink.
Look for: no longer pink
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Add 0.5 pcs of chopped red bell pepper, 0.33 cup (75g) of rinsed black beans, and 1 tsp of taco seasoning to the skillet.
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Stir continuously for 3 to 4 minutes…
Stir continuously for 3 to 4 minutes until the pepper softens slightly and the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the pepper softens slightly and the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Remove the pan from heat and stir…
Remove the pan from heat and stir in 2 tbsp (30g) of salsa.
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Transfer the skillet contents to a bowl
Transfer the skillet contents to a bowl, top with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm or allow to cool for quick meal prep storage up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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