Instant Pot Southwest Turkey & Black Bean Stew

Why this?
This Instant Pot Southwest Turkey & Black Bean Stew is a balanced and hearty dinner that combines lean ground turkey, fiber-rich black beans, and vibrant vegetables with zesty chili-lime seasoning. Using the Instant Pot allows for quick and convenient cooking while melding the flavors beautifully, making it a perfect weeknight meal. The addition of cilantro lime rice inside the pot adds a fresh, tangy finish that complements the savory stew without overwhelming the palate.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey

1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained

1 bell pepper, diced

1/2 red onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup cilantro lime rice

1 cup baby carrots, chopped

1 tsp chili-lime seasoning

1/2 tsp lemon & pepper seasoning

1 cup water or low-sodium broth

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt to taste

Fresh lime wedges for serving

Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Preparation Steps:

Turn the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat olive oil.
Add diced red onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add ground turkey to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Stir in the chili-lime seasoning, lemon & pepper seasoning, and salt.
Add rinsed black beans, chopped baby carrots, and water or broth. Stir well.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to 'Sealing'.
Cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode for 10 minutes.
Once cooking is complete, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
Stir in the cilantro lime rice and let it sit on 'Keep Warm' mode for 5 minutes to heat through.
Serve hot topped with fresh lime wedges and cilantro if desired.

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Diet Types: high-protein, gluten-free, low-sugar, dairy-free

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)

Servings: 4

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 320 kcal

Total Fats: 9 g

Sodium: 350 mg

Dietary Fiber: 8 g

Total Sugars: 4 g

Proteins: 28 g

Calcium: 60 mg