Recipe: Southwest Turkey Stuffed Avocados

Recipe: Chef Nino/ Rouses Markets

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small white onion, chopped finely
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 8-ounce can black beans, no salt added, drained and rinsed
1 cup salsa
2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted, with skins reserved
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced and zested
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (optional)

STEPS:

1. In a medium skillet, heat oil and add onion. Cook for 2 minutes, then add turkey, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using) and salt.

2. Cook, stirring and crumbling the turkey, about 5-10 minutes, or until turkey is completely cooked. Remove from heat and stir in the black beans and salsa. Set aside.

3. Carve out the meat of each avocado half with a spoon; transfer the scooped avocado meat into a small bowl. Add cilantro, lime juice and zest, and mash with a fork until smooth.

4. Fill each avocado skin half-full with turkey, then top with guacamole and cheese (if using).

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