Many chefs rely on fat to add flavor to their dishes. It does the trick, but for a man intent on building muscle while minimizing body fat, it really isn’t an option. Being something of a gym rat myself, I’ve learned to make high-protein meals that are rich and flavorful—yet still lower in fat—like these turkey-and-black-bean burritos. They’re designed to satisfy your Mexican food cravings, but the high protein-to-fat ratio is anything but typical.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground turkey
  • 6 12" whole-wheat tortillas
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • 3 cups black beans (canned, low-sodium)
  • ½ cup bell pepper, cored and diced
  • ½ cup tomato, diced
  • 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp stone-ground mustard
  • ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese or sour cream

Directions

  1. Add 2 tbsp grapeseed oil to the sauté pan and place over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add turkey, 1⁄2 tsp pepper, and Tabasco and brown the meat, stirring regularly until turkey is cooked through—about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the fat from the pan, place cooked turkey on a paper towel, and set aside.
  2. Return the sauté pan to medium-high heat, add remaining oil and onions, and cook, stirring continuously, until onions are slightly translucent. Reduce heat, add peppers, tomatoes, beans, salt, and remaining pepper, and cook until peppers are soft to the touch—about 10 minutes. Add vinegar, parsley, mustard, cilantro, and cooked turkey. Heat for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. To build a burrito, lay a tortilla on a flat surface and add a sixth (3⁄4 cup) of the turkey-bean mixture to the center of the tortilla. Top with cheese, fold, and eat.
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