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Tasty Turkey Tacos

 

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Two crunchy tacos filled with seasoned ground turkey, shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and onions, served on a turquoise plate.

Tasty Turkey Tacos

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Kid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 12 crunchy taco shells
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomato

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high. Add turkey; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Sprinkle with spice mixture; cook 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add 3/4 cup water; cook 4 minutes or until thickened and meat is done.
  • Heat taco shells according to package directions.
  • Fill shells evenly with turkey filling, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: 2 tacos (165g), Amount per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 15g (19% DV), Sat. Fat 6g (30% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 65mg (22% DV), Sodium 320mg (14% DV), Total Carb. 17g (6% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 1g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 21g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium 276mg (20% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 165mg (4% DV)
Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Protein, Vegetables