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Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce

A delicious and satisfying meal featuring crispy taco shells filled with seasoned ground turkey, black beans, and zesty green chiles, topped with a creamy avocado sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 medium avocado
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves packed
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp water plus more as needed
  • 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 8 oz lean ground turkey
  • 2 1/2 tsp homemade taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion yellow or white
  • 3/4 cup canned black beans drained, not rinsed
  • 4 oz green chiles
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano or Italian oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • cooking/baking spray or avocado oil, for brushing the tortillas
  • 6 pieces fajita-sized flour tortillas 6"
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Method
 

  1. In a mini food processor, combine half of a ripe avocado, 1/4 cup of sour cream, one tablespoon of fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup of packed cilantro leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Add two tablespoons of water and blend until creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed and refrigerate.
  2. Heat two teaspoons of avocado oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 8 ounces of lean ground turkey, 2 1/2 teaspoons of taco seasoning, and 1/3 cup of chopped onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in 3/4 cup of drained black beans, 4 ounces of green chiles, the remaining taco seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of water and finely chopped cilantro. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  4. If there's excess liquid, increase heat to medium and cook for a few more minutes until thickened.
  5. Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay out 6 tortillas and sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese on each.
  6. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup of turkey mixture onto one half of each tortilla. Fold carefully.
  7. Bake for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts. Fold tortillas in half, brush with avocado oil, and bake for another 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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