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Plate of high fiber pasta with turkey taco meat, a lot of cheese, vegetables, and lentils or beans.

High-Fiber Cheesy Taco Pasta

If you love the flavors of a classic ground turkey tacos but want a dish that’s comforting, cheesy, and filling, this High-Fiber Cheesy Taco Pasta is your ultimate weeknight dinner. It combines the familiar spice of taco seasoning with high-fiber pasta, protein-rich turkey, and fiber-packed lentils, creating a dish that satisfies cravings and nutritional goals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (jarred) can sub chopped fresh red bell pepper, or canned fire roasted tomatoes.
  • 1 cup cooked lentils can sub with black or pinto beans.
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz high-fiber pasta such as Carbe Diem
  • 8 oz shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook the base: In a large skillet or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 3–5 minutes. Add ground turkey to the pan. Season with kosher salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and coriander. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a meat masher, until fully cooked through.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ onion, 6 cloves garlic, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Cook pasta: Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the pasta directly to the simmering mixture, along with the roasted red bell peppers. Cook according to package directions until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the flavors of the broth. Fold in the cooked lentils.
    1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (jarred), 3 cups chicken broth, 12 oz high-fiber pasta, 1 cup cooked lentils
  • Finish with cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted and evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve and enjoy.
    8 oz shredded cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 58gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 2155mgPotassium: 708mgFiber: 41gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1064IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 455mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Cheesy, easy weeknight dinner, high-fiber, high-protein
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