Quick Turkey and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-08 · Updated 2026-07-08

Spiced ground turkey and black beans tucked in warm tortillas with a smooth avocado crema for a fast and flavorful taco night. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground turkey, cooked black beans, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, diced onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 medium ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

The blender we’d make this in → Best Blenders for 2026: Top Picks + Smoothie Season Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking up the turkey, until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup cooked black beans and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.
4. Step 4: In a blender or food processor, combine 1 medium ripe avocado, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Blend until smooth to make the avocado crema.
5. Step 5: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
6. Step 6: Assemble tacos by spooning the turkey and black bean mixture onto each tortilla, topping with 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, and a generous drizzle of avocado crema.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.