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Local Eats – Cultivar

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Looking for a new local eatery? This summer I tried Cultivar in Automobile Alley. Cultivar is a “farm-to-fire” Mexican dining experience that I absolutely enjoyed. The menu included fresh tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, salads and more. The food was fresh, with priority given to local ingredients, and included fun
seasonal items such as pickled watermelon, brussel sprouts slaw, and grilled peaches as various taco toppings. There was also variety of grass-fed beef, fish, vegetarian, and vegan fillings, and a long line of quality vegetables to top your meal off with.

The group I went with ordered a variety of tacos, cultivar 5
which range from $3.50-5.75. The burritos/burrito bowls are about $8 and salads range from $5-8. There are also family-style taco platters for everyone to share and make their own. The food was great, the atmosphere is congenial, and their “fast casual” serving style is easy going. Sit inside or on the shaded patio and enjoy a colorful taco with fresh, clean, and local fillings! -HM

Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos

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Turkey Taco Bowl – Get Creative

Looking for a new slow cooker recipe? We’ve found just the one to zest up your menu! This Turkey Taco Bowl makes some simple healthy alternatives that help lower sodium and fat while increasing protein, all while using lots of pantry staples. It’s easy and super versatile! Check it out!

Ingredients:image1 (6)

Spice Mix

1 T chili powder

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp sea salt

Turkey Fillingimage2

1 ½ lbs turkey breast cutlets

1 (15 ¼ oz) can no-salt-added corn, drained and rinsed

1 (14 ½ oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed

2 ¼ C water, divided

1 ½ C dry brown rice

Taco Toppingsimage3

1 ¾ C tomatoes, diced

1 C (about 1 large) avocado, diced

½ C shredded sharp cheddar cheese

½ C nonfat, plain Greek yogurt

 

 

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, onion powder, oregano, and sea salt.

Place turkey in a single layer in a slow cooker (crock-pot). Sprinkle spice mix on top of turkey. Layer corn, diced tomatoes and black beans on top of turkey. Pour 1 ½ cups water on top of turkey and vegetables. Cook in slow cooker on high for 3 hours.

Add brown rice and remaining ¾ cup water. Stir to mix ingredients. Cook on low for 2 hours.

Before serving, mix filling with a fork, breaking cooked turkey into small pieces. Serve as a taco bowl with tomato, avocado, cheese and Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Facts:

Servings per recipe – 7; serving size – 1 ½ C; calories – 428; total fat – 8g; protein – 37g

To add some variety to this recipe– enjoy it by itself, put it on top of tortilla chips, broil the filling in half of a bell pepper topped with cheese, or try rolling it into tortillas for easy enchiladas. Get creative! –SY