Our version of Healthy Tacos brings together seasoned ground turkey, black beans, refried pinto beans, shredded Mexican blend cheese and plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. We served it two ways: a spinach-and-herb tortilla and a romaine leaf.
Ingredients in our version
- Ground turkey.
- Taco seasoning.
- Refried pinto beans.
- Black beans, added separately to the turkey.
- Shredded Mexican blend cheese.
- Whole-milk plain Greek yogurt.
- Romaine leaves.
- Spinach-and-herb flour tortillas.
- Your preferred salsa, optional.
This is an ingredient and serving guide for our filmed version. We did not record exact batch quantities or a measured serving yield. “Healthy Tacos” is our segment title; we have not calculated nutrition values for this meal.
Tortilla or romaine?
Our plate shows a tortilla serving alongside a romaine-leaf serving. Plain Greek yogurt replaces sour cream, with cheese and salsa to finish. Choose the serving style and toppings you enjoy.
Tools for the same kitchen jobs
Use tools you already have. If you need something, the options below cover browning and breaking up the turkey, keeping utensils together, and preparing the romaine. These are researched alternatives; they are not confirmed as the exact brands or models in our footage and have not been personally tested by OtK.
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OXO Good Grips Nylon Ground Meat Chopper
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Break up the filling as it cooks. A meat chopper is an optional helper for taco night; a suitable spatula can also do the job.
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Zulay Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest
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Give your cooking utensils a place to rest between stirs. A multi-slot silicone tray helps contain drips beside the stove.
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Tramontina Professional 12-inch Nonstick Frying Pan
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A roomy pan gives the filling space to cook. This 12-inch option is a frying-pan alternative; use a deeper pan when your batch needs more capacity. This aluminum model is for gas and conventional electric cooking, not induction. It is shallower than the pan in our photos.
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OXO Good Grips Utility Cutting Board
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Prep the romaine and toppings on a stable cutting board. Pick a size that fits your counter and cleanup routine.
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef Knife
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Use a comfortable kitchen knife for the romaine and toppings. This 8-inch chef's knife is one general-purpose option. It is a chef's knife, while our footage shows a santoku-style knife.
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OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel 5-quart Colander
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Rinse and drain the romaine in a colander, then dry the leaves before assembling. A 5-quart size provides room for larger leaves.
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