How to Make Turkey Tacos
Lean ground turkey makes a great base for a delicious taco meal. This recipe has a spicy kick that can be adjusted by adding more or less jalapeño.
10 min prep time
10 min cook time
6servings
1 taco
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and jalapeño to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add the turkey and cook until the meat is browned and the vegetables are cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
- Lower the heat and add the chili powder, paprika, and water, and mix thoroughly.
- Fill each tortilla with ½ cup of the turkey mixture, plus about 2 Tbsp diced avocado, 1 Tbsp yogurt, and 1 Tbsp pico de gallo.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
1 taco
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Amount per serving
Calories
260
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
12g
15%-
Saturated Fat
2.6g
13% -
Trans Fats
0.1g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
60mg
20% -
Sodium
80mg
3% -
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%-
Dietary Fiber
4g
14% -
Total Sugars
2g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
19g
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Potassium
460mg
10%
Ingredients
olive oil
2 tsp
red onion (diced)
1/2
finely diced jalapeño pepper
2 tbsp
lean ground turkey
16 oz
garlic (minced)
1 clove
ground cumin
1 tbsp
chili powder
1 tbsp
smoked paprika
1/2 tsp
water
2 tbsp
6-inch corn tortillas
6
avocado (diced)
1 large
Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
6 tbsp
no-salt-added pico de gallo
6 tbsp