Turkey burritos with salsa and cilantro combine flavors and textures to create a satisfying and delicious meal. Burritos are a versatile dish, often made with a large tortilla stuffed with a variety of flavorful fillings, including turkey, cooked vegetables, cheese, and different sauces. Salsa and cilantro add zest and freshness, turning these burritos into a well-balanced and flavorful dish. Whether you choose to make your burritos with leftover turkey, store-bought rotisserie turkey, or ground turkey, this is a meal that's sure to please everyone at your table.
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TURKEY BURRITOS WITH SALSA AND CILANTRO
Categories Cheese Poultry turkey Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Back to School Dinner Lunch Cilantro Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Add turkey, salsa, and cumin; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and cilantro; season generously with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
- Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortilla directly over medium-high gas flame (or in dry skillet over medium-high heat) until warm, softened, and browned in spots, about 30 seconds per side. Place tortilla on work surface. Spoon 1 cup warm turkey mixture along center of tortilla; fold sides in over filling, then roll up tortilla to enclose filling. Place burrito seam side down on baking sheet, and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
TURKEY BURRITOS WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA
Packed with fruit, veggies, nutrition and flavor, this lighter, whole-grain twist on traditional burritos is sure to be a big hit with your family. "Even our pickiest eater loves these with the sweet-spicy fruit salsa. Yum!" Lisa Eaton - Kennebunk, ME
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For salsa, combine the first seven ingredients. Chill until serving., In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, turmeric and cumin in oil over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. , Stir in the salsa, corn and black beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until much of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat., Spoon about 1/2 cup turkey mixture off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with salsa.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARY'S TURKEY BURRITOS
Easy to make, these special low-fat burritos taste awesome! You don't eat red meat, but love burritos? Well, you can't taste the difference here. These are medium spicy, not fire hot!
Provided by Gary Bertagnolli
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground turkey. Stir in tomato sauce, corn and onion. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquids reduce (about 20 minutes).
- In a separate medium skillet, heat beans over medium-low heat. Prepare sour cream and cheese for sprinkling into burritos. One by one, heat tortillas over stove burner for 1 to 2 minutes, flipping a few times. Top with beans, then meat mixture, then sour cream and cheese. Fold over and serve while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.1 calories, Carbohydrate 78.4 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1549.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
LEFTOVER TURKEY BURRITOS
Tired of Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey? These burritos are packed with flavor and not the same old turkey. A great change from the old standards. The great thing is, you can change or adjust the seasonings to your own taste. I like it spicy!
Provided by HAWAIIAN_MOMMA
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap tortillas in foil and place in the oven while preheating to warm.
- Combine turkey, beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chopped green chiles, cilantro, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer and cook until all liquid evaporates, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove burritos from the oven. Place turkey-bean mixture in the warmed tortillas, add pepper Jack cheese, and roll into burritos. Place in a baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1167.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
TURKEY SALAD BURRITOS
Make and share this Turkey Salad Burritos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Poultry
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix lettuce, carrot, cilantro, cumin, salsa, mayonnaise and turkey.
- Stack tortillas and wrap in damp paper towels. Microwave on high for 45 seconds or until warm and pliable.
- Put about ¾ cup turkey salad on each tortilla. Put 2 avocado slices on each and roll up. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.5, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 993.9, Carbohydrate 73.2, Fiber 11, Sugar 5, Protein 32.6
TURKEY, TOMATILLO, AND BEAN BURRITOS
Make and share this Turkey, Tomatillo, and Bean Burritos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Poultry
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°; wrap flour tortillas in foil and warm in the oven.
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet with the vegetable oil.
- Add in the ground turkey and break it up with the back of a spoon as it cooks and browns, about 4 minutes.
- Add in the onions, garlic, bell pepper, salt, and pepper; cook for 3 minutes.
- Add in the chicken stock, pinto beans, and 1 ½ cup tomatilla salsa; increase the heat up to high; continue cooking 5-6 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.
- Remove pan from heat and add in the cilantro; stir to mix.
- Remove the flour tortillas from the oven and switch the broiler on.
- Pile the turkey mixture into the warm tortillas; sprinkle each with ¼ cup cheese; roll up burrito style.
- Line a casserole dish with the burritos, seam side down.
- Top each burrito with a little bit of the remaining tomatillo salsa, spreading it over the burritos with the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese; place dish under the broiler, 6 inches from the heat source.
- Broil for 5 minutes or so to melt and brown the cheese; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 978.6, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 156.7, Sodium 1865, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 7.7, Protein 74.2
Tips:
- Choose the right tortillas. Corn tortillas are the traditional choice for turkey burritos, but you can also use flour tortillas if you prefer. Flour tortillas are softer and more pliable, while corn tortillas are crispier and have a bit more flavor.
- Cook the turkey thoroughly. Turkey can be a bit dry, so it's important to cook it thoroughly before adding it to the burritos. You can cook the turkey in a skillet, in the oven, or in a slow cooker.
- Use a variety of toppings. The best turkey burritos are loaded with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lettuce. You can also add other ingredients, such as rice, beans, or corn.
- Serve the burritos immediately. Turkey burritos are best served immediately after they are made. This will prevent the tortillas from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
Turkey burritos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning, you can make turkey burritos that are as healthy as they are delicious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give turkey burritos a try!
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