Taco Tuesday is quickly approaching! And what better way to celebrate than with these guilt-free, super easy turkey tacos Rather than buying a taco seasoning mix from the store, you can use the spices in your cabinet to make your own! I find that making my own spice mixes (like taco seasoning, blackening seasoning, etc) gives my food so much more flavor. Most spice mixes can be made with typical spices found in your spice cabinet!
Servings: 4 (1 serving size = 2 tacos)
Calories per serving: 423 cal
Protein per serving: 46 g
Carbs per serving: 31 g
Fiber per serving: 19 g
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs ground turkey
1 yellow onion (chopped)
2 bell peppers (chopped)
3 cloves garlic
1 batch of homemade taco seasoning (recipe included) or 1 packet store-bought taco seasoning
1 cup shredded low- fat cheddar
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup salsa
8 whole-wheat carb smart tortillas (Mission brand)
Taco Seasoning Ingredients:
½ tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powdered
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon oregano
Directions:
1. Add a tiny bit of olive oil to a pan and turn stovetop to medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers to the pan and sauté for about 8 mins (or until tender)
2. Add ground turkey to pan along with taco seasoning, cook (stirring constantly) for about 10 mins until turkey is cooked fully through
3. Spoon mixture into tortilla, and top with cheese, sour cream, and salsa! Enjoy
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