2 0 - M I N U T E T U R K E Y &
B E A N C H I L I S A L A D
Do you like tacos? Then you are going to love this salad! This is the perfect healthy
lunch you can bring along to school and feel good about getting your veggies in
a l o n g w i t h p r o t e i n t o h e l p k e e p y o u f u l l u n t i l d i n n e r.
COOKING TIME
20 MIN
PREP TIME
S ERV I N G S
10 MIN
6
D I R E C T I O N S
I N G R E D I E N T S
Chili:
1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil
1 lb (500 g) extra lean ground
t u rkey
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
3 tbsp (45 mL) chili powder
1 medium onion, diced
1 g r e e n p e p p e r, d i c e d
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1. Heat canola oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven
over medium heat. Stir in turkey, salt, pepper and
garlic powder. Cook for around 10 minutes,
breaking into small chunks with back of spoon,
until meat is browned and completely cooked.
Stir in chili powder, onions, green pepper, toma-
toes and beans. Cook for another 10 minutes. This
recipe makes 6 cups total.
2. Meanwhile prepare f resh lettuce, crushed
tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa and other classic
taco fixings to make an easy and fast taco salad.
Top with your favourite fixings.
2 cups (500 mL) assorted canned beans*,
drained and rinsed
Salad:
6 cups (1.5 L) shredded lettuce
1 cup (250 mL) crushed tortilla chips
Tip: To make walking tacos, purchase mini bags
(28 g) of flavoured tortilla chips. Crush the chips in
the bag and add 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1/2 cup
20-minute chili and your choice of toppings like
1 tbsp each sour cream and salsa, shredded ched-
dar cheese, red onion and sliced green onion.
*Tip: For best results try using a mixture of canned
black beans, kidney beans and romano beans. Use
canned beans and remember to drain beans in a
colander and rinse to reduce sodium content.
Optional garnish:
sour cream, salsa,
shredded cheddar
cheese, sliced onion
N U T R I T I O N
N u t r i t i o n Fa c t s p e r 1 s e r v i n g ( 1 / 6 o f r e c i p e ) : 2 7 8 c a l o r i e s | 2 5 g p r o t e i n | 8 g f a t | 2 9 g c a r b o h yd r a t e
| 8 g fibre | 6 g sugars | 715 mg sodium
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