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Tex-Mex Turkey Tacos

Name: Tex-Mex Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 24 taco shells; 3 cups shredded lettuce; 1-1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes; 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

12 servings

I normally don't care for ground turkey, but I love the Southwestern flair of this well-seasoned taco meat mixed with peppers, onions and black beans. It's sure to be a hit at your house, too. —Jodi Fleury of West Gardiner, Maine

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
24 taco shells
3 cups shredded lettuce
1-1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the peppers, onion, carrots and garlic in oil for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add the turkey, beans, salsa, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until thickened. Fill each taco shell with 1/3 cup turkey mixture. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 297 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 9g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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