INGREDIENTS
2 tsp
extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb
93% lean ground turkey (or ground chicken)
1
medium yellow onion, diced
1
large green bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
2 tbsp
chili powder
1 tbsp
cumin
1/8
to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (use 1/4 for more heat, or omit it completely if sensitive to spicy food)
1 15 ounce can
reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 ounce can
reduced-sodium pinto or kidney beans (I used pinto), rinsed and drained
2 15 ounce cans
no salt added diced tomatoes in their juices
1 cup
grated carrots
6
medium (taco size) whole wheat flour tortillas
2 cups
reduced-fat shredded cheese, such as cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey jack or a combination (about 8 ounces; I used half sharp cheddar, half pepper jack), divided
Optional, for topping: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream (or nonfat plain Greek yogurt), salsa