Help-Yourself Turkey Tacos
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Help-Yourself Turkey Tacos
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
| 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% |
Suggested Recipes
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1 lb (500 g) lean ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup (50 mL) chili sauce
8 taco shells
1 cup (250 mL) shredded lettuce
2 small plum_tomatoes, chopped
1 cup (250 mL) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (125 mL) 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.
Additional Information
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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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