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TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN LETTUCE WRAPS

5 from 3 votes
Feeling a bit peckish but want to keep it healthy? You’ve just hit the jackpot! Turkey and Black Bean Lettuce Wraps are not just a mouthful to say, but they’re a flavour-packed, nutritionally balanced mouthful to enjoy. In the next few paragraphs, you’re about to embark on a culinary journey that will turn your ordinary meals into gourmet delicacies. Let’s get wrapping!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ground turkey: 1 pound 450g
  • Black beans rinsed and drained: 1 can (400g)
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons 30ml
  • Red bell pepper finely diced: 1 (medium size)
  • Yellow onion finely chopped: 1 (medium size)
  • Garlic cloves minced: 3
  • Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon 5ml
  • Chili powder: 1/2 teaspoon 2.5ml
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon 2.5ml
  • Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon 1.25ml
  • Large lettuce leaves preferably iceberg or romaine: 8
  • Avocado sliced: 1 (medium size)
  • Fresh cilantro chopped: A handful
  • Lime wedges: For serving

Method
 

  1. Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic.
  3. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, which should take about 3 minutes.
  4. Introduce the ground turkey to the skillet.
  5. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it’s fully browned.
  6. Mix in the black beans, diced red bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until everything is heated through and well combined.
  8. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if needed.
  9. Remove the skillet from heat.
  10. To assemble your Turkey and Black Bean Lettuce Wraps, spoon the turkey and bean mixture onto the center of a lettuce leaf.
  11. Top with slices of avocado and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
  12. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

TIPS
1. For an added crunch, consider adding some diced cucumber or jicama to your wraps.
2. Romaine lettuce is a sturdy option, but for a softer bite, butter lettuce is a fantastic choice.
3. If black beans aren’t your thing, swap them out for kidney beans or chickpeas.
4. Not a fan of cilantro? Fresh parsley or chives make a good substitute.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Drizzle a light yogurt-based dressing or a squeeze of lime over the Turkey and Black Bean Lettuce Wraps for an extra zesty touch.
Complement these wraps with a side of quinoa salad or a fresh fruit salsa.
For those who enjoy a bit of heat, a dash of your favorite hot sauce can kick things up a notch.
Always serve immediately after assembling to maintain the freshness and crunch of the lettuce.