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Tasty Turkey Tacos

August 27, 2019 by nadia.payne

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Tasty turkey tacos

Tasty Turkey Tacos

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Course Kid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 3 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 lb 93% ground turkey
  • 12 crunchy taco shells
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce - shredded
  • 1 cup tomato - chopped
  • 4 oz 2% reduced-fat shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • water - if neeed

Instructions
 

  • Wash your hands and vegetables. Clean your cooking area.
  • Combine chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, and paprika 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 water (if needed); cook 4 minutes or until thickened and meat is done.
  • Heat taco shells according to package directions.
  • Fill shells evenly with turkey filling, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts Servings

Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: 2 tacos, 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 (20% DV), Iron (10% DV), Potas. (4% DV)
Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Protein, Vegetables

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This work is supported by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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