Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Name: Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tbsps Avocado Oil (Divided); 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey (or chicken); 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning; 2 Garlic (cloves, minced); 1 Carrot (medium, finely, chopped); 1/2 Red Bell Pepper (medium, chopped); 3 cups Cauliflower Rice; 1 can Black Beans (drained & rinsed); 2 tbsps Nutritional Yeast; 2 tbsps Cilantro (chopped); Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste); 1 tbsp Pickled Jalapeno Pepper (sliced); 1 Lime (juiced, optional)

If you’re craving something bold, hearty, and packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, this one-pan Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a weeknight game-changer.

It’s flavorful, loaded with fiber and plant-based nutrients, and skips the heavy grains or greasy takeout feel.

Best of all? It all comes together in one pan—less mess, more nourishment.

I love meals like this because they deliver the comfort of a taco bowl but rely on simple whole foods like cauliflower rice, lean protein, and black beans to keep things light and energizing. Whether you’re feeding your family or just need a quick meal prep lunch for a few days, this skillet has you covered.

☑️ Anti-inflammatory ingredients like cauliflower, garlic, avocado oil, and cilantro

☑️ High in fiber and protein thanks to black beans, turkey, and veggies

☑️ No dairy, no gluten, no junk—just real food with real flavor

☑️ Meal prep friendly and reheats beautifully

Why This Recipe Is Healthy

This skillet meal is a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory nutrition.

Cauliflower rice keeps the dish light and grain-free, while black beans offer fiber and plant-based protein to support digestion and blood sugar balance. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with B vitamins—without the dairy.

And lean turkey (or chicken) brings satisfying protein with less saturated fat than traditional beef.

Using avocado oil helps keep inflammation in check with its heart-healthy fats, and topping with fresh cilantro, lime, or avocado gives it a vibrant finish that supports detox and digestion.

This Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet is everything I want in a meal: fast, flavorful, and good for your body. It’s the kind of dish that proves healthy doesn’t mean boring—just simple, real ingredients cooked with care.

Let me know if you give it a try—I’d love to hear how you customize it!

Nutritional Disclaimer

Nutrition information is an estimate generated from a nutrition calculator. There may be errors here or variations based on ingredients you use.

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