Turkey and bean tacos

This filling also works great in a bun or a whole wheat wrap.

By Nadine Day RD
197 cal Serves 8
Prep time 0h 10m
Cook time 0h 25m
Total time 0h 35m
Turkey and bean tacos on a green plate

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a large fry pan cook the turkey until no longer pink.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl mash kidney beans with the back of a fork. Add tomatoes, onion, corn, carrot, spices and ketchup. Mix to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Add bean mixture to the turkey and cook on medium until heated. About 15 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add mixture to taco shell (wrap/bun) and sprinkle with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of cheese.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 8)

Calories
197
Protein
14 g
Sodium
259 mg
Potassium
338 mg
Total fat
7 g
Saturated fat
2 g
Cholesterol
31 mg
Carbohydrates
21 g
Fibre
4 g

Recipe developed by Nadine Day, RD. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2008.

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