Groundturkeyandblackbeansaladtoss Recipes

GROUND TURKEY & BLACK BEAN BAKED TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a large rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add diced onion and cook until beginning to soften; 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then crumble in ground turkey. Cook until no longer pink; about 6-8 minutes.
• Stir in taco seasoning and tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and black beans. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened; about 7-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Arrange taco shells in a large rectangular baking dish (you may need more than one baking dish, depending on the size). Using a slotted spoon, scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture into each taco shell. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and taco shells are crispy and just beginning to brown.
• Top with your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Serve immediately.
• Leftover can be store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 days.

BLACK BEAN & GROUND TURKEY BURRITO MIX

Steps:

• Cook ground turkey, drain.
• Drain and rinse black beans. Wash and chop tomato and bell pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine tureky, black beans, tomato, bell pepper, olive oil, and chopped cilantro. Mix lightly.
• Spoon half of black bean mixture onto each tortilla.
• Top each tortilla with half of the cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
• Roll up tortillas and enjoy with a glass of cold water or other calorie-free, decaffeinated beverage.
• Serve with fresh, washed grapes.

OVEN-BAKED TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN TACOS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Place taco shells standing up and together in baking dish; set aside.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey and onion; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is thoroughly cooked. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mash beans with potato masher; stir in green chiles.
• To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons bean mixture in bottom of each shell. Sprinkle each with 1 heaping tablespoon of the cheese and a heaping 1/4 cup turkey mixture. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients.

GROUND TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN SALAD TOSS

Steps:

• Saute all the veggies and spices together.
• Add the turkey and cook until it browns and gives up the fat.
• Drain it thoroughly!
• Return to pan or pot, add the salsa and the black beans.
• Cook until really hot.
• Add salt and pepper, and hot sauce if desired.
• Serve over mixed salad greens (suggested one cup of turkey bean mixture) with a tablespoon of low-fat sour cream and/or shredded low-fat cheddar cheese.

BLACK BEAN TURKEY ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey, onion and seasonings over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender. Stir in cream cheese and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend until melted. Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, chiles and salsa., Place 1/2 cup turkey mixture off center on each tortilla. Roll up and place in two 13x9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray, seam side down. Top with enchilada sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake casseroles, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with yogurt. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time to 20-25 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

GROUND TURKEY, BLACK BEAN, AND KALE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine turkey, red onion, celery, water, garlic, and ginger in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute until vegetables are soft and turkey is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add broth, butternut squash, kale, great Northern beans, black beans, butter beans, basil, thyme, and cumin and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.