Try this lean take on a classic recipe — ground turkey breast mixed with fresh carrots, ginger, jalapeño, chilies and cilantro, wrapped in a lettuce cup. Tasty Turkey Tacos have a fresh taste that’s low-carb and full of flavor!
Total Time
1 Hour
Serving Size
4 Servings
SAUCE:
2
(14.5-ounce) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
1
cup chopped onion
1
roasted red bell pepper
1
cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
¼
cup chopped cilantro
1
tablespoon fresh lime juice
2
teaspoons chopped garlic
½
teaspoon chili powder
½
teaspoon ground mustard
½
teaspoon dried oregano
½
teaspoon ground cumin
1
tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo sauce, if desired
salt and pepper, if desired
CHILAQUILES:
1
(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® All Natural* Turkey Sausage
48
baked corn tortilla chips
½
cup thinly sliced red onion
¼
cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese
¼
cup chopped fresh
1
medium avocado, diced or 0.5 cup guacamole, if desired
1
Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.
2
Add onion and garlic. Stir in red bell pepper, paprika and white wine.
3
Cook 5 minutes or until wine reduces.
4
Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.
5
There will be about 2 cups of cooked turkey mixture.
6
Assemble the dish:
7
Spoon about ¼ cup of ground turkey mixture into each butter lettuce cup.
8
Top each taco with ¼ cup Chayote Jalapeño Slaw, 2 tablespoons Pico de Gallo and1 tablespoon of Cilantro Crema. Reserve remaining 1½ cups of Cilantro Crema for another use.
9
CHAYOTE JALAPEÑO SLAW
10
Yield: 2 cups
11
For Dressing:
12
In medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well.
13
For Slaw:
14
In medium bowl, combine chayote, carrots, and red onions. Add celery leaves, cilantro, mint and jalapeños. Toss with ½ cup of slaw dressing. Season slaw with salt and pepper,if desired and reserve remaining dressing for another use.
15
CILANTRO CREMA
16
Yield: 2 cups
17
In blender, combine cilantro, spinach, mayonnaise, lemon juice and avocado. Blend until smooth.
Calories
300
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
18g
Fiber
4g
Sugars
8g
Fat
12g
Cholesterol
65mg
Sodium
270mg
Saturated Fat
2.5g