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Turkey & Bean Tacos

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Leftover turkey and fat-free refried beans cooked with onions, bell peppers, chili powder, and sour cream, loaded into crispy taco shells with cheddar. A quick, lighter taco night that puts those turkey leftovers to good use.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

20 min

READY

40 min

Got leftover turkey? Taco night just got a whole lot more interesting.

Cubed cooked turkey gets sauteed with chopped onions and bell peppers until everything is sizzling, then fat-free refried beans, sour cream, chili powder, and garlic powder get stirred in for a creamy, spiced filling that’s hearty without being heavy.

Spoon it into warmed taco shells, hit it with shredded cheddar, and dinner is handled.

This is the recipe that makes the day after Thanksgiving almost as good as the main event.

Kitchen Tips

  • Use leftover roasted turkey breast or thigh meat; both work well, though dark meat adds more richness
  • Keep the heat low when stirring in the beans and sour cream so the mixture stays creamy instead of drying out
  • Top with salsa, shredded lettuce, or diced avocado for extra color and crunch

Ingredients

10 10
EACH EACH TACO SHELL *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML OLIVE OIL
2 473
CUPS ML TURKEY
skinless, cooked, cubed *
½ 118
CUP ML ONIONS
chopped
½ 118
CUP ML SWEET BELL PEPPER
chopped *
8 8
OZS OZS REFRIED BEANS
fat-free *
¼ 59
CUP ML SOUR CREAM
fat-free
1 5
TEASPOON ML CHILI POWDER
0.6
TEASPOON ML GARLIC POWDER
1 237
CUP ML CHEDDAR CHEESE
fat-free, shredded

Directions

Warm taco shells according to package directions.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Add turkey, onions, and bell peppers.

Cook until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Stir in refried beans, sour cream, chili powder, and garlic powder.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until heated through.

Spoon mixture into warm shells.

Sprinkle with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 64g (2.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 158 74% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 23% Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 
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