Spiced Turkey and Black Bean Skillet with Avocado Salsa

Name: Spiced Turkey and Black Bean Skillet with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 450 g ground turkey (lean, 93% lean); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned, no salt added); 60 ml low-sodium chicken broth; 1 medium avocado, diced; 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

Lean ground turkey and black beans simmered with smoky chipotle and cumin, topped with a fresh avocado-lime salsa for a light, protein-rich meal.

Prep15 minCook20 minTotal35 minServes4Difficultymedium

Method

How to make it

01
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
02
Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
03
Stir in minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
04
Add ground turkey and break it up with a spoon, cooking until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 6–7 minutes.
05
Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth; reduce heat to low and simmer gently until liquid reduces slightly, about 7 minutes.
06
While turkey simmers, combine diced avocado, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and red onion in a small bowl; toss gently and season with a pinch of salt.
07
Spoon turkey and bean mixture onto plates and top with avocado salsa immediately.

From the editor

Cooking tips

For a milder heat, omit the jalapeño from the avocado salsa or remove all seeds before chopping.
If you don’t have chipotle chili powder, substitute with 1/4 tsp smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper to mimic smoky heat.
Make the avocado salsa just before serving to prevent browning and preserve freshness.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently on the stovetop to avoid drying out the turkey.

Published September 3, 2026