Ground Turkey Taco
- Serving Size4 -5
Ingredients
- 1 T approved oil
- 1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey (93/7)
- 1 c diced red onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1½ T cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp of salt
- ¼ tsp of pepper
For Cilantro Lime Crema:
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ c full fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ c cilantro
- 1 T lime juice
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ c cherry tomatoes, halved
- 10-12 leaves of Butter Lettuce
- 2 T of fresh cilantro
Directions
1
In a food processor add, garlic clove, greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, ½ tsp of cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
2
Heat a medium sauté pan to medium high heat. Add approved oil and red onion. Sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic, sauté for 30 seconds.
3
Add lean ground turkey, cook until no longer pink. Approximately 7-10 minutes.
4
Add in cumin, smoked paprika, ancho chili powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir until all the spices are mixed together.
5
Serve turkey mixture on top of butter lettuce with avocado, cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and cilantro lime crema.
Recipe adapted from: joyfulhealthyeats
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