turkey tacos
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Turkey Tacos
Stovetop · ~20 min · Serves 5 · about 2 tacos each
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Southwest Chipotle Blend (Fresco Spice Blends, or the mix-your-own blend below)
- 10 whole-grain tortillas (or lettuce leaves)
- 1 cup tomato, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (fresh is best here; dried does not substitute well)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions
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- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium; add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the Southwest Chipotle Blend and a splash of water; simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas. Fill each with the turkey and top with tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, and cheese if using.
Note. Use lettuce leaves in place of tortillas for a lighter, grain-free option.
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Southwest Chipotle blend (Fresco Spice Blends): chili powder, cilantro, cumin, onion, garlic, smoked brown chipotle, smoked paprika, unrefined sea salt, pepper & spices. That last “& spices” isn’t itemized by the maker, so check the label if you’re avoiding something specific. To mix a similar blend, about 2 Tbsp: 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, and ¼ tsp chipotle or cayenne. Salt to taste.
Per-serving values are approximate and vary with brand, variety, and preparation. Sodium is counted before any salt added to taste.