Low Cholesterol Turkey Tacos

Name: Low Cholesterol Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: oil for greasing; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 onion, diced; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon onion powder; 1 cup Mexican salsa (such as Herdez®), drained; 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 12 taco shells; 2 avocados, sliced, or to taste; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste; 1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste; 1 cup diced tomatoes

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Tacos made from ground turkey for a tasty, low-cholesterol change. Choose your favorite toppings to complement the turkey.

Submitted by LadyBlitz

Updated on February 4, 2025

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

12 tacos

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1 tbsp oil for greasing
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 onion, diced
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup Mexican salsa (such as Herdez), drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 taco shells
2 avocados, sliced, or to taste (Optional)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste (Optional)
1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste (Optional)
1 cup diced tomatoes (Optional)

Directions

Heat a lightly oiled large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté turkey and onion in the hot skillet until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain and discard juice.
Stir chile powder, garlic powder, and onion powder into turkey-onion mixture until well combined. Mix in salsa, green chile peppers, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, 7 to 10 minutes.
Fill taco shells with seasoned turkey mixture. Top with avocado, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

259	Calories
14g	Fat
13g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 259
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 79mg	26%
Sodium 516mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g	45%
Vitamin C 20mg	22%
Calcium 55mg	4%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 438mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Low Cholesterol Turkey Tacos

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