Turkey Tacos

The next time you make tacos, use ground turkey instead of ground beef. This recipe is sure to please your family!

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini
  • 1/4 head lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
  • 15 ounce can low-sodium pinto beans
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray
  • 1 pound Turkey Lean ground
  • 15 ounce can no-salt added chopped or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 16 taco shells

Instructions:

  1. Rinse and grate zucchini and squeeze dry with paper towels.
  2. Rinse and shred lettuce. Rinse, core, and chop tomatoes.
  3. In a colander, drain and rinse beans.
  4. Coat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey and brown.
  5. Add grated veggies, beans, canned tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  6. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons of cooked meat mixture to each taco shell. Top each with 1 tablespoon shredded lettuce, and 1 tablespoon fresh tomatoes.
  8. Top tacos with any of your favorite veggies, hot sauce, salsa, low-fat sour cream, or low-fat plain yogurt.

Source: eatfresh.org