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MEXICAN RICE SKILLET

KIDS’ PICK: Include the kids while you prepare Mexican rice skillet. For a treat, enjoy flan for dessert.

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef

1/2 pound ground turkey

1 small onion, chopped

1 (10-ounce) can mild no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chilies

1/2 cup water

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice

1 (1.25-ounce) package reduced-sodium mild taco seasoning mix

2 cups shredded lettuce

1 tomato, chopped

1 small avocado, sliced (about 5 ounces)

1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced black olives, rinsed and drained

1 cup Mexican-blend shredded cheese Baked tortilla chips

Salsa

Servings: makes 6 servings Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: less than 40 minutes

In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and turkey 6 minutes or until meats are no longer pink; drain well. Add onion, tomatoes, water, rice and taco mix. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 15 more minutes; remove from heat. Sprinkle with lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives. Stand tortilla chips around edge of skillet; serve with additional chips and salsa.

Per serving: 356 calories, 25 grams protein, 13 grams fat (32 percent calories from fat), 4.2 grams saturated fat, 35 grams carbohydrate, 48 milligrams cholesterol, 580 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber.

Carb count: 2.5.