Quick and Easy Ground Turkey Recipe
This High Protein Turkey Skillet is infinitely adaptable. Made of ground turkey, canned beans, onions, two kinds of peppers, warm spices, and a judicious amount of cheese, it can be part of a hearty taco salad for supper, the stuffing for a lunch wrap, paired with an egg for a breakfast burrito, or served as part of a Mexican-inspired grain bowl.
Need a great make-ahead meal that also takes only 30 minutes or less to prepare? You’ll love this High Protein Turkey Skillet. Each serving comes in at 431 calories, 6 WW points, and 39 grams of protein per serving. Big flavors for not a lot of fat.
Good and Good for You™
Welcome to the Good and Good for You™ newsletter, a quick 5-minute read with ideas and info on ways to help improve your life – including a tasty and healthful recipe.
At 58 years old, I feel (and look) younger and am far more fit physically, mentally, and spiritually than I was 65 pounds and 12 years ago.
My health journey has evolved into a philosophy built on the premise that if you are doing what is good and good for you more often than not, you are heading in the right direction — in all areas of our lives.
This issue shares:
- Best Life Living Tip: Juggling Friends (in a Good Way!) 🤹🏻♀️
- Self-Care Strategy: Spending Too Much Time On Your Phone? There’s An App for That 📲
- Ideas and Inspiration: Turning Sadness into Action for Dr. Jane Goodall 🌍
- Good and Good for You™ Recipe: High Protein Turkey Skillet 💪🏼
I know you are busy, and I am grateful to see you here. And, since you’re reading, I know you are the type of person who wants to make a better life.
Read on for more — including this High Protein Turkey Skillet that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Best Life Living Tip
Juggling friends? Wait, what?🤹🏻♀️
This issue’s best life living tip is to commit to seeing your friends. Get them on a schedule.
My dear friend Evan and I have been friends for nearly 40 years. (!!) We now have a standing Friday night date of yoga and dinner with his family. It’s a commitment that is dear and holds tremendous meaning for me.
I see my friend Becky every 2 weeks, my friend Debi every 3 weeks, and my friend Barb about once a month. I make certain to text Claire on the regular and am in touch with Bobby about every 6 weeks.
Mental Wellness and Friendships
Friendships are like gardens; we have to tend them and offer places for beautiful things to land. (And, sometimes sadly, get rid of the weeds.)
Psychological research suggests that stable, healthy friendships are crucial for our well-being and longevity.
Making and keeping good friends takes effort. The pleasure, comfort, and health benefits you can get from friends make it worth the effort.
With our busy lives, friendships cannot be tended by chance. It will not “just happen.” We need to establish a regular schedule of sorts so we can all give and receive the love we need.
Who do you need to text or call today?
Self-Care Strategy
Are you seeing more of your friends online than in real life? Are you wasting your life on your phone like so many of us?
I’ve got good/bad news. There are apps for that.
Social media is part of my work and it’s part of my fun, but it was getting to be too much. Honestly, I was having a hard time shutting it off. I knew I needed a tool to help me.
I downloaded Opal, an app-blocking app that’s rated very highly for its effectiveness.
- The app is not super intuitive.
- It’s an ongoing process to figure out what works best.
- It’s $100 a year for a subscription, and I was mad at myself for having to pay for something when I should just be able to put down the damn phone.
Well, I love it!
Good and Good for You™ Opal Invite
It was money very well spent, and I’m a huge fan. I’ve decreased my screen time tremendously and just this week restricted my access in the evenings even further.
If you want to live your life and not doomscroll it away, watching mindless crap on social, give Opal a try.
Let me know what you think!
Ideas and Inspiration
Sharing this because I know people may want to show grief and honor Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away this week at age 91.
She was one of my original “sheroes.” As a little girl, I remember being in absolute awe of her. Still am.
She lived in the jungle, she wasn’t a “Mrs. anyone,” and was a scientist who worked with National Geographic, the banner-bearer for exploration and adventure.
Later, I also learned she was so much more than data, studies, and numbers. She was truly inspirational.
Last year, I bought her “selfie” print from @vital.impacts, a nonprofit women’s organization that uses powerful visual storytelling to support conservation. She supported their work by sharing her own collection.
You can find this print as well as more of her images HERE. Give them a follow and consider purchasing one of her images to honor her. Or, donate directly to the Jane Goodall Institute.
Good and Good for You™ Living Spotlight
Insulated tumblers are a major part of my wellness routine. They take me from coffee before my walk to mid-morning potassium broth to afternoon, then evening tea — and water in between.
The Y*ti ones are fantastic, but cost a fortune!
Meet the YESSI. Say YES to being
- Healthy and Strong
- Clear and Focused
- Calm and Graceful
- Abundant and Prosperous
My sneaky trick is to buy a less expensive tumbler like this one, then order the awesome leakproof magnetic lid from the Y*TI guys…..
Make it Count
How many tacos would you eat? 2? 3? Ok, if you cut those 3 corn tortillas into 4 triangles, it’s 12 chips. If you sit down with a bowl of queso and chips would you stop at 12? Doubtful.
If you don’t want temptation in your house, don’t let the devil in the door.
Tostitos are standard operating procedure in my house. With 50% less fat, that’s what I nearly always use for taco salads, chips and dip, and nachos, too. (Hey — give these Sweet Pepper Nachos a try.)
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As long as you’re doing what’s Good and Good for You™ more often than not, you’re on the right track
You can do it! 🙌🏻
Bon Appétit Y’all!
Virginia Willis
High Protein Turkey Skillet Taco Salad
Ingredients
- Nonstick spray
- 1 red onion chopped
- 1 poblano pepper cored, seeded, and chopped
- 1/4 jalapeno cored, seeded, and finely chopped, or to taste
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 15.5 ounce can low sodium beans such as kidney black bean, or pinto, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves for serving
- 8 cups shredded lettuce
- 64 Baked Tostitos
- Hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to broil. Spray a large ovenproof skillet with nonstick spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the onion, poblano, and jalapeno peppers. Cook until starting to become tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the turkey, cumin, and coriander. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring often to break the turkey up, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the beans and stir to combine. Cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top and place under the broiler. Cook until melted, about 2 minutes depending on the strength of your broiler. Remove from the oven.
- Meanwhile, divide the lettuce and chips between four bowls. Top with equal portions of the turkey mixture. Add chips and tomatoes to each. Toss to combine. Season with hot sauce and serve immediately.
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