Awesome Ground Turkey Burritos

For a uniquely satisfy and healthy twist on a traditional burrito, use ground turkey instead of ground beef. This Mexican recipe has all the taste of a traditional burrito but without the fat and calories.

Notes

Optional additions:black beans, corn, more chiles, rice, whatever you like.

Cooking MethodMicrowave

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 serrano chiles, minced (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can reduced fat refried beans
1 can chiles
3/4 cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 cup reduced fat Monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

Brown the turkey with onion, peppers and garlic. Drain excess fat.
Add the remaining ingredients and simmer about 10 minutes. Let cool a bit so the mixture is a little firmer.
Warm the tortillas in the microwave or individually in a frying pan to soften.
Put a big spoonful of mixture in the center of each tortilla, top with some cheese, and wrap, folding the ends within.