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Pinto Bean and Ground Turkey Tacos

Name: Pinto Bean and Ground Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Ground turkey', 'amount': '1 lb'}; {'ingredient': 'Pinto beans', 'amount': '1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Taco seasoning', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Tortillas', 'amount': '8 small (corn or flour)'}; {'ingredient': 'Lettuce', 'amount': '1 cup, shredded'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Avocado', 'amount': '1, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Sour cream', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Cilantro', 'amount': '1/4 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime', 'amount': '1, juiced'}

Experience a fiesta of flavors with these mouthwatering pinto bean and ground turkey tacos! Bursting with seasoned ground turkey, creamy avocado, and fresh toppings, these tacos are not only a tasty treat but also a nutritious choice for any meal. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, they pay homage to the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, where tacos have long been a staple, originally made with simple, local ingredients and enjoyed by families across generations.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Ground turkey: 1 lb
Pinto beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
Onion: 1, diced
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Taco seasoning: 2 tablespoons
Salt: to taste
Pepper: to taste
Tortillas: 8 small (corn or flour)
Lettuce: 1 cup, shredded
Tomato: 1, diced
Avocado: 1, sliced
Sour cream: 1/2 cup
Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
Lime: 1, juiced

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the taco seasoning and pinto beans, mixing well to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the mixture is heated through.
While the turkey and bean mixture is cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or wrap them in foil and place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
To assemble the tacos, place a generous spoonful of the turkey and bean mixture onto each warm tortilla.
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, slices of avocado, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy the explosion of flavors!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 600mg • Sugar: 3g