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Turkey & Black Bean Tacos with Red Onion Salsa

Turkey & Black Bean Tacos with Red Onion Salsa

Registered Dietitian Shannon Crocker
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 507 kcal

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!

Notes

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

Nutrition

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