Turkey Tacos
This recipe, from Cooking Matters, uses lean ground turkey seasoned with a blend of spices. It is served in taco shells with toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese for a healthier, lower-fat alternative to traditional tacos.
Ingredients
- 1 Carrot Or small sweet potato, or small zucchini
- ¼ head Lettuce
- 2 Tomatoes Large
- 4 ounces Cheddar Cheese Low-fat
- 1 can Pinto Beans 15½ ounces, low-sodium
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- 1 pound Ground Turkey Lean
- 1 can Tomatoes 15½ ounces, chopped or crushed, no salt added
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 16 Taco Shells
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Box Grater
- Colander
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- Rinse, peel, and grate carrot, sweet potato, or zucchini (if using zucchini, grate but do not peel). Squeeze dry with paper towels.
- Rinse and shred lettuce. Rinse, core, and chop tomatoes.
- Grate cheese.
- In a colander, drain and rinse beans.
- Coat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey and brown.
- Add grated veggies, beans, canned tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Reduce heat to medium. Cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Add 2 Tablespoons cooked meat mixture to each taco shell. Top each with 1 Tablespoon grated cheese, 1 Tablespoon shredded lettuce, and 1 Tablespoon fresh tomatoes.
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Notes
- Top tacos with any of your favorite veggies, hot sauce, salsa, low-fat sour cream, or low-fat plain yogurt.
- Use any type of cooked beans you like.
- Make soft tacos using corn or whole wheat tortillas. Or, serve over brown rice or cornbread.
- For more heat, add minced hot peppers to sauce in step 6.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
251
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
346
mg
15
%
Potassium
388
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
2077
IU
42
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
144
mg
14
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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