Tex-Mex Turkey and Black Bean Saute
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Points®
Total time: 36 min • Prep: 18 min • Cook: 18 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
A fabulous meal for the entire family. Sure to satisfy that Mexican food craving.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 spray(s)
Canola oil
1 tsp
Onion
1 large, chopped
Banana peppers
2 medium, Cubanelle or other sweet peppers, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
Uncooked extra lean ground turkey breast
1 pound(s)
Ground cumin
2 tsp
Dried oregano
2 tsp
Table salt
¾ tsp, or to taste
Canned tomatoes
14½ oz, fire-roasted with garlic, diced
Canned black beans
15 oz, rinsed and drained
Water
¼ cup(s)
Cilantro
¾ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Romaine lettuce
1 cup(s), shredded, shredded
Baked low fat tortilla chips
18 chip(s), broken up
Lime
½ medium, cut into wedges for garnish
Instructions
1
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat; add oil. When hot, add onion and peppers; sauté until softened and lightly charred or golden in spots, about 6 to 7 minutes.
2
Add turkey; brown meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in cumin, oregano and salt; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Stir in canned tomatoes, beans and water; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in cilantro; remove from heat. Serve topped with lettuce and tortilla chips. Drizzle with fresh lime if desired. Yields about 1 cup turkey-bean mixture, 2 2/3 tablespoons lettuce and 3 broken chips per serving.
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