Turkey & Black Bean Tacos

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp each ground coriander, garlic powder and paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 lb. turkey breast, cut into thin strips
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
  • 8 6-inch soft corn tortillas, warmed
  • Salsa:
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 3 tbsp. fresh oregano
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 4 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 tsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Prepare salsa: On a cutting board, mound jalapeno, cilantro, green onions, oregano, garlic, and pinch salt; finely chop mixture. (Alternately, pulse in a food processor until finely chopped.) Transfer to a small bowl; stir in lime juice and 4 tsp oil. Set aside.

  2. In a large nonstick skillet on medium-high, heat 1 tbsp. oil. Add yellow onion and bell pepper and saute, stirring frequently, until tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, stir together cumin, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add turkey and toss to coat. In same skillet on medium-high, heat remaining 1 1/2 tsp oil. Add turkey and saute until no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes. Stir in onion mixture and beans; heat through.

  4. Divide turkey-bean mixture among tortillas. Top with salsa, dividing evenly.

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