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Help-Yourself Turkey Tacos

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Help-Yourself Turkey Tacos

Help-Yourself Turkey Tacos
Photography by Matthew Kimura

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info
Per serving: about -
cal 544
pro 33 g
total fat 33 g
sat. fat 11 g
carb 32 g
fibre 6 g
chol 108 mg
sodium 921 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 33
iron 26
vit A 22
vit C 25
folate 40

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Tacos are made special with the use of ground turkey and some avocado with sour cream, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 8 taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 2 small plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped

Preparation

In large nonstick skillet, sauté turkey over medium-high heat, breaking up with fork, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Drain off fat.

Add garlic, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper; sauté over medium heat to blend flavours and evaporate liquid, about 6 minutes. Stir in green onions and chili sauce. Scrape into serving bowl.

Meanwhile, heat taco shells in microwave oven at medium (50% power) for 30 seconds.

Serve meat mixture and bowls of lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and avocado for everyone to spoon into taco shells.

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Additional information :

Tip: Serve with mild, medium or hot salsa. For dessert, offer seasonal fruit, such as clementines, pomegranates or pears.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2004

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