Turkey & Black Bean Tacos with Red Onion Salsa

Turkey & Black Bean Tacos with Red Onion Salsa

Ready in 25 mins

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Servings

Servings 6

Ingredients  

Red Onion Salsa

  • 2 cups red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp jalapeño diced, about 1 small pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp salt

Turkey Taco

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 12 tortillas small corn or whole grain tortillas or crunchy lettuce leaves

Optional Toppings: Your choice! Try any of the following:

  • shredded carrot, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cabbage or bagged cabbage slaw, sliced sweet red peppers, sliced avocado, toasted corn, shredded cheese and salsa.

Instructions

Red Onion Salsa:

  • In a small bowl, combine red onion, lime juice, oil, jalapeño pepper, oregano and salt. Set aside.

Turkey Taco:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Add turkey, breaking into crumbles with a spoon. Cook, stirring frequently until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the black beans, water, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes and salt. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve taco mixture along with tortillas or crunchy lettuce leaves, Red Onion Salsa and assorted toppings. Let everyone create their own taco the way they like it!

Tips & Tricks

Double the ingredients and make turkey taco salads for lunch the next day.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 31gFat: 21gSodium: 453mg

Credit:

Registered Dietitian Shannon Crocker