Sunday, May 31, 2009

Turkey & Black Bean Wraps

A healthy lunch or dinner idea!




...turkey & black bean wraps...

1 1/2 C. thick and chunky salsa
3 cups shredded savory turkey breast
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed & drained
1 whole lemon or lime, juiced
1/2 to 1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 c. cilantro
8 flour tortillas, warmed
1 1/2 c. shredded Monterrey jack cheese
(possible additions: avocado, tomato, sour cream)
Mix all the above in small saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 3-5 minutes or until hearted through. Spread turkey mixture on tortillas, top with cheese, roll up. Suggestion: serve with rice and a salad This recipe serves 8 For savory turkey breast do the following: 6 1/2 lb. turkey breast (bone-in or boneless is fine) 1 med onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.) 1 medium stalk celery, chopped, (about 1/2 c.) 1 bay leaf 1 tsp salt1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper 1 tsp chicken granules 1/2 c. water 1. Remove gravy packet or extra parts from turkey breast. Place on, celery & bay leave in cavity of turkey. Place turkey 5 quart slow cooker. 2. sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. Mix bouillon & water until granules are dissolved (or use cane beef broth), pour over turkey. 3. oer &coooow heat for -9 hour or until juice of turkey is no longer pink. Remove bay leaf. (Makes 6c.shredded)

Add pico de gallo!



Recipe from Michelle Olsen


10 comments:

Sharon said...

I would love to have these for lunch!

Jenn said...

Looks great. I love wraps. So easy to make. Tueky and black bean look like a great combination.

chow and chatter said...

very nice and good for ya

Nicole Feliciano said...

Yum--I hope you'll add this post to Friday Feasts at Momtrends--it is a recipe exchange.

Here's the link:

http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2009/05/friday-feasts_29.html

Chef E said...

We love wraps in our house, and this would work. Love the pico!

Anonymous said...

Turkey and black bean wrap sounds great! A very nice lunch!

Christo Gonzales said...

as they say in show business -'thats a wrap' nice combos going on here

foodcreate said...

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Reeni said...

Turkey is a nice change from the usual chicken or beef that I always use in wraps! They look great!

Rachel said...

These sound great...what a wonderful, healthy meal idea!