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: we used H-E-B 80/20.
- Taco Bell Original taco seasoning.
- SOMOS Traditional Refried Pinto Beans.
- Black beans, added separately to the turkey.
- H-E-B shredded Mexican Style Blend cheese.
- H-E-B whole-milk plain Greek yogurt.
- Romaine leaves.
- Mission Carb Balance Spinach & Herb tortillas.
- Your preferred salsa: our photos show Central Market Black Bean, Corn & Cilantro Salsa, Medium.
This is an ingredient and serving guide for our filmed version. We did not record exact batch quantities or a measured serving yield. Choose portions and additions that work for you.
Tortilla or romaine?
Use a tortilla for one serving style, or a whole romaine leaf as the wrap. Romaine can also be chopped as a topping. Our creamy finishing touch is plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Salsa and other extras are optional.
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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