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
  • Portion size: 4

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 1lblean ground turkey
  • 2 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspchili powder
  • 2 tsp 2tspdried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2tspeach salt and pepper
  • 4 4green oniongreen onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup 1/4cupchili sauce
  • 8 8taco shelltaco shells
  • 1 cup 1cupshredded lettuce
  • 2 2small plum tomatoplum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup 1cupshredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup 1/2cuplight sour cream
  • 1 1small avocadoavocados, 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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