Looking for a fun dinner that comes together quickly and is sure to please everyone in your family? You’ll love these tasty turkey (or tempeh) tacos!
When it comes to healthy eating, I start with protein, then decide what carbs I’ll include, and which fats will work well with those choices. I also consider how I can incorporate greens and micronutrients into the meal as well.
This recipe covers all the bases, with turkey (or tempeh) as our protein source, plenty of veggies and greens to top our tacos with, and avocado (or cheese) for some healthy fat. Plus, I used a gluten-free taco shell (from Siete) for the carb.
All in all, this well balanced meal is sure to be a hit and is a great way to fuel your active lifestyle! Enjoy!
Tasty Turkey Tacos
Yield: 4 servings
You will need: : skillet, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, cutting board, knife
Key: T=Tablespoon; tsp=teaspoon 
Ingredients:
- 8 taco shells (2 shells per serving)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 ¼ lb ground turkey (or 16 oz tempeh, cut into small cubes)
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt, divided between 4 servings
- 1 tomato, diced and divided
- 1 cup greens, shredded or julienned and divided
- 1/2 avocado or 1/4 cup part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and evenly divided between 4 servings
- Hot sauce (optional)
Directions:
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add ground turkey (or tempeh) and break up with a wooden spoon cooking until browned.
- Chop tomatoes and greens (plus any other veggies you’d like) and set aside.
- Heat taco shells if desired, following package instructions.
- Once meat is browned, add taco seasoning and stir into the meat.
- Fill taco shells with meat, then add greens, tomato, yogurt and avocado or cheese.
Nutrition Facts
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Let me know in the comments below if you make it and how it turns out.
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