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Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas

These Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas combine lean turkey and hearty black beans wrapped in tortillas, smothered in a flavorful enchilada sauce for a healthy and satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until turkey is browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in black beans and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.
  5. Spread a few tablespoons of enchilada sauce over the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Fill each tortilla with a scoop of turkey and black bean mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  7. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños to the turkey mixture or top with avocado slices when serving.