Lean Turkey Tacos & Beans

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YIELDS 8 Servings

PREP TIME 21 mins

COOK TIME 21 mins

TOTAL TIME 42 mins

For the beans:

 1 Clove garlic, minced 1 cup 

No salt added pinto beans, rinsed and drained 

¼ cup Low sodium chicken broth 

2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped

For the turkey: 

¼ tsp Mild chili powder 

¼ tsp Garlic powder 

¼ tsp Paprika 

¼ tsp Cumin 

½ lb Lean ground turkey

  1. To make the beans: In a saute pan, heat 2 Tbsp water over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute, until fragrant. Add pinto beans and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes.
  2. Use a potato masher or the back of a fork to mash the beans. Continue cooking 3-4 minutes, until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and stir in 2 Tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
  3. To make the turkey: In a sauté pan, heat chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Toast 1 minute.
  4. Add 2 Tbsp water and turkey. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring to break up, until cooked through. As water evaporates, add 1 Tbsp water at a time to keep the pan from drying out.
  5. In a food processor or blender, combine beans and turkey and pulse until smooth.
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