Turkey Burritos
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded turkey
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup diced green pepper
- ¼ cup red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup brown rice
- 2 whole wheat tortillas
Preparation
- mix all seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl.
- drizzle oil over a cubed turkey, mix to coat. sprinkle to coat.
- heat 1 tablespoon in a large skillet over high heat. add turkey, cook it for 2 minutes than remove it. refry beans for 1 minute than place it aside.
- in the skillet add red onion, garlic, and green pepper cook for 1 minute until onion is translucent.
- add beans, cubed turkey and water. stir and cook for 2 minutes until reduces slightly.
- simmer for 5minutes until thickened. cook rice according to the packet instruction, then set it aside.
- assemble the burrito and serve warm.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 60 (Medium)
482
Calories
60g
Carbs
34g
Protein
12g
Fat
* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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