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Turkey Patties over Tex-Mex Caesar with Black Beans & Tortilla Chips
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 691 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.5 on Mealime
Turkey patties rest atop a bright Tex-Mex Caesar salad with black beans, corn, and crisp tortilla chips; the pairing balances savory meat with tangy dressing and crunchy greens for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- ½ (15 oz) canblack beans
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ⅓ cupfrozen corn
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ¾ lbground turkey
- ½lime
- 1 ozParmesan cheese
- ¼ cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1 headromaine lettuce
- 2small corn tortillas
- limes
From the pantry: black pepper, chili powder, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, dried, salt, Worcestershire sauce
Cookware
baking sheet pan · can opener · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · spatula · tongs · whisk or fork
Directions
- Wash and dry the produce. Prepare cilantro and green onions by removing stems, mincing the leaves, and placing them in a medium bowl.
- Peel and mince the garlic; mix it into the bowl with the herbs along with the ground turkey and spices until everything is well combined.
- Using a ⅓-cup measure, form the turkey mixture into ½-inch-thick patties. Place them on a plate.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high and lightly oil it.
- Rinse the corn and beans in a colander; drain well and set aside to finish draining.
- Cook the turkey patties in the hot pan, flipping once, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes; remove to a clean plate.
- Cut the tortillas into small strips, spread on a baking sheet, drizzle with a bit of oil, and season with chili powder and salt. Bake until crisp and golden, about 10–12 minutes, flipping once during cooking.
- Grate the Parmesan and mince additional garlic; combine them in a medium bowl.
- Juice lime into the Parmesan mixture and whisk in yogurt, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to form the dressing.
- Halve the grape tomatoes and add them to the dressing bowl to coat lightly.
- Chop or tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces, then add the corn and beans. Toss together with the dressing to make the salad.
- To serve, divide the salad on plates and top each with turkey patties and tortilla chips.
Two tips
- Chop cilantro and green onions ahead of time and refrigerate in a covered container for quick assembly.
- Crumble or break up a few tortilla chips on top of the salad for extra crunch, or serve them on the side for dipping.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 691 kcal
- Protein
- 55 g
- Carbs
- 53 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Fiber
- 18 g
- Sodium
- 442 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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