Description
Baked Ground Turkey + Black Bean Tacos are a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Combining lean ground turkey with protein-packed black beans, these tacos offer a satisfying filling that’s both healthy and flavorful. Accompanied by a creamy avocado dipping sauce, they make an ideal dish for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can have a delightful meal ready in no time. Customize your tacos with various toppings to suit your taste, making them a hit with kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lean ground turkey
- ½ can black beans (approx. ¾ cup), drained
- 6 fajita-size flour tortillas
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cup sour cream
- lemon juice
- cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add ground turkey, and cook until browned (5-6 minutes). Stir in taco seasoning.
- Add onion, black beans, and green chiles; cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro if desired.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush tortillas with oil, place on a baking sheet, fill with the turkey mixture and cheese, then fold.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- For the avocado sauce: Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (154g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg