Mexican Haystacks

I'm always looking for new recipes that are healthy and taste good. Here's a great one that I will definitely make again. It took a little time to prepare but it was worth it. I made this tonight since my husband was home to keep the kids busy. If I needed to do this on a week night, all of these steps can be done in advance and then everything can be put together when you are ready to eat.

 

Mexican Haystacks

RICE
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 bunch fresh cilantro

MEAT
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (I had just over a pound and it was plenty.)
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
4 cups salsa

TOPPINGS
1-2 avocados, chopped
1-2 red peppers, chopped
1-2 ripe mangoes, chopped
fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Start your brown rice in a pot on the stove. Next, add ground turkey and chopped onion to a large saute pan. Add garlic powder and salt and pepper. When the turkey is browned, add 4 cups of salsa. Bring the salsa to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. In the meantime, chop the cilantro, pepper, avocado, and mango. When the rice is done, stir in almost all of the fresh cilantro, leaving just enough to garnish each dish, if you'd like.

This recipe will give you leftovers so it's a two night meal. I love that!