Ingredients Â
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:
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In a small bowl, combine red onion, lime juice, oil, jalapeño pepper, oregano and salt. Set aside.
Turkey Taco:
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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.
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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.
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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

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