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Mexi Turkey Black Bean Taco Pasta Salad

Here's how you make Mexi Turkey Black Bean Taco Pasta Salad
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound uncooked radiatore pasta (short coiled pasta)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (optional)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes, or to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning (such as Old El Paso)
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Canned sliced back olives (use as much as you like)
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • Coarsely crushed taco chips, optional
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water, then drain again very well; set aside Heat oil in a a large skillet over medium heat then add in turkey and chili flakes; cook until browned, stirring to crumble (if you have a non-stick skillet you can omit the oil). Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer about 4-5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates and the turkey is done stirring frequently, then remove from heat and cool slightly.

  • Step 2: In a large bowl combine the pasta cooled turkey mixture, shredded cheese, and next 5 ingredients. In a bowl combine the lime juice with 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, cumin, and 2 cups of sour cream, stirring until thoroughly blended; pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat (if you prefer a drier salad then reduce the sour cream amount to 1-1/2 cups). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle crushed taco chips on top of the bowl.


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