Day 1: Taco Turkey over Spanish Rice

Day 1 is complete!  As far as my daily menu went...



Breakfast: I made some scrambled salsa eggs with some fresh fruit.
Snack 1: More Fresh Fruit
Lunch: Salad with hard boiled eggs
Snack 2: Carrots and Almonds.. also made fresh hummus for the first time today!  It was delish with the carrots
Dinner:  Below... this is the recipe as I've made it in the past.  This time I froze the whole thing before and put in the crock pot.  It was still delicious, however... because I didn't cook the ground beef ahead of time it blended into the mixture a little more than I had wanted... making a more sloppy jo type consistency.  I'd say from this experience it's a quick and easy enough recipe that you really don't have to pre-make it.  But if you do... make sure to brown the meat before freezing!

Taco Turkey over Spanish Rice
Advocare 24 Day Challenge Friendly (Cleanse or Recovery Stage)

Start rice first (as brown rice takes a while)
2 cups brown rice
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup salsa
1 1/2 tsp. Cumin
Place all ingredients in rice cooker and push start!  Or place ingredients in a non stick pot, cover and cook.
Now for the turkey! 
1 package 99% fat free ground turkey
1 Onion, diced
2-3 Tbs.  Low Sodium Taco Seasoning (Recipe on blog) 
2 cans Low sodium Black Beans, drained
1 (14.5oz) can low sodium tomato sauce (I used diced tomatoes and just emulsified them for a few seconds)
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar

Brown meat and onion in a large pot, I sprayed first with No calorie/No fat cooking spray.  Once meat is just about white through, add seasoning.  Once meat is done cooking add black beans, tomato sauce and red wine vinegar.  Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until rice is done.
Serve over the rice. 
If you are in recovery stage I would recommend just the slightest bit of low-fat cheese... but honestly it doesn't really need it.  My parents also put cilantro, sour cream and cheese on theirs so it is another great, versatile meal. 

Tomorrow.... Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Basil and Cherry Tomatoes