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Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos

Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos for a Healthy Taco Night

Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos offer a healthy twist on a classic dish, packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey (85/15 or 93/7) or ground chicken or beef
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion yellow or white
  • 1 can Canned Black Beans drained
  • 1 can Green Chiles
  • 1 tablespoon Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese or Pepper Jack/Cheddar
  • 6 pieces Fajita-Sized Flour Tortillas (6”) consider corn for gluten-free
For the Avocado Sauce
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe and slightly soft
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Leaves optional
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Water Water to achieve desired consistency
For Taco Assembly
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or olive oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • blender
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Make the Avocado Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine half a ripe avocado, sour cream, fresh lime juice, cilantro leaves, kosher salt, and a splash of water. Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency by adding more water if necessary.
Cook Turkey & Onions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm two tablespoons of avocado oil. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent, then stir in the lean ground turkey. Season with your homemade taco seasoning and cook for about 4-5 minutes, breaking clumps until browned and fully cooked.
Prepare Taco Filling
  1. Once turkey is cooked, add drained black beans, green chiles, and any remaining taco seasoning to the skillet. Pour in a small amount of water, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Build Tacos
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay flour tortillas flat on the baking sheet. Sprinkle a little shredded Monterey Jack cheese in the center, followed by a spoonful of turkey filling. Fold tortillas over, brushing tops with avocado oil.
Bake Tacos
  1. Place baking sheet in preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Serve
  1. Remove tacos from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional toppings include salsa, diced tomatoes, or different cheeses to customize your tacos.

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