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Turkey Tacos
10 min prep time
10 min cook time
6servings
Recipe by
Cassandra L. Verdi, MPH, RD and Stephanie A. Dunbar, MPH, RD
Source
Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner
Photo by
Mittera
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
- Amount per serving Calories 260
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Total Fat
12g
- Saturated Fat 2.6g
- Trans Fats 0.1g
- Cholesterol 60mg
- Sodium 80mg
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Total Carbohydrate
19g
- Dietary Fiber 4g
- Total Sugars 2g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 19g
- Potassium 460mg
- Phosphorous 275mg
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
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