INGREDIENTS
2 tsp
extra virgin olive oil
1 lb
93% lean ground chicken or turkey
1
small yellow onion, diced
1 tsp
kosher salt
1 cup
uncooked long grain brown rice*
1
large red bell pepper, cut into wide strips (about 3/4 inch), halved if long
1
large green bell pepper, cut into wide strips (about 3/4 inch), halved if long
1 15 ounce can
low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 ounce can
fire-roasted diced tomatoes in their juices
1 cup
corn kernels, fresh, frozen and thawed, or drained from a can
2 cups
your favorite salsa (1, 16-ounce jar); I used a chunky medium salsa
2 tbsp
chili powder
1 tbsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 cup
shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
For serving: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, chopped green onion, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt