Name: Cheesy Mexican Turkey-Pinto Bean Bake with Avocado & Cilantro
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 ½ avocados; ¾ (227 g) block cheddar cheese; 1 small bunch cilantro; 3 cloves garlic; 1.02 kg ground turkey; 3 (398 ml) cans pinto beans; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 3 red bell peppers; 3 tomatoes; 1 ½ medium yellow onions; black pepper; chili powder; cumin, ground; extra virgin olive oil; salt

Cheesy Mexican Turkey-Pinto Bean Bake with Avocado & CilantroCheesy Mexican Turkey-Pinto Bean Bake with Avocado & Cilantro — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 15 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

1 ½ avocados

¾ (227 g) block cheddar cheese

1 small bunch cilantro

3 cloves garlic

1.02 kg ground turkey

3 (398 ml) cans pinto beans

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

3 red bell peppers

3 tomatoes

1 ½ medium yellow onions

black pepper

chili powder

cumin, ground

extra virgin olive oil

salt

Instructions

Preheat a large pot over medium-high heat.

While the pot heats up, wash and dry the fresh produce.

Once the pot is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add turkey and spices; cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned and crumbly, 5-6 minutes.

Meanwhile, trim, seed, and medium dice bell peppers. Place in a medium bowl.

Peel, halve, and small dice onions. Peel and mince garlic. Add both to the bowl with the bell pepper.

When the turkey is done, add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the pot. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat. (Reserve bowl for later use.)

Meanwhile, preheat oven to broil on high and position rack in the upper third of the oven.

Coarsely grate cheddar. Set aside.

Drain and rinse beans. Place in the reserved bowl.

Medium dice tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the beans.

Shave cilantro leaves off the stems; discard stems and roughly chop the leaves. Add half to the bowl. (Reserve remaining cilantro for serving.)

Add beans, tomato, cilantro, yogurt, and water to the pot with the turkey. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, remove from heat.

Transfer turkey mixture to a large baking dish, then top with cheese. Place baking dish in the oven and broil until the topping is golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, halve and pit avocados; using a spoon, scoop out the flesh and slice lengthwise into thin pieces.

To serve, divide turkey bake between plates or bowls, then top with avocado and reserved cilantro. Enjoy!

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