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Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
Source: Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner/Diabetes Forecast . Recipe Credit: . Photo Credit: Mittera.
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Summary
 

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.

Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here. 

This recipe featured in:
Diabetes Forecast Magazine



 
  • Prep time
    10 min
  • Cook time
    10 min
  • Servings
    6 Servings
  • Serving size
    1 taco
Dinner Lunch Main Dish Quick & Easy Low Sodium Mexican/Southwestern
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

6 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 taco
  • Amount per serving Calories 260

  • Total Fat 12g
    • Saturated Fat 2.5g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 60mg
  • Sodium 80mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 19g
    • Dietary Fiber 4g
    • Total Sugars 2g
  • Protein 19g
  • Potassium 460mg
  • Phosphorus 280mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Nonstarchy vegetable, 2 Lean protein, 1 Fat

Dinner Lunch Main Dish Quick & Easy Low Sodium Mexican/Southwestern
Ingredients

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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Directions

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 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.

  3. Lower the heat and add the chili powder, paprika, and water, and mix thoroughly.

  4. 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.

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