Open-Faced Turkey Tacos

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 14
Open-Faced Turkey Tacos - A Quick & Easy Mexican Dish
in Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 medium onion , chopped
1 can fat-free refried beans
1 jar salsa
10 flour tortillas , warmed
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes , chopped
2 medium green peppers , chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers , chopped
10 tablespoons nonfat sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
190
Sugar
3g
Fat
4g
Open-Faced Turkey Tacos are a modern version of traditional Mexican Tacos. They combine the delicious flavors of turkey and vegetables wrapped in warm tortillas along with refried beans, salsa, and sour cream toppings. The whole family will enjoy this easy, nutritious, and flavorful meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, cook ground turkey and chopped onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender.
2.Stir in refried beans and salsa; heat through.
3.On each plate, place a warmed tortilla. Top with about 1/2 cup turkey mixture, 1/4 cup lettuce, 2 tablespoons each tomato, green pepper, and red pepper, and 1 tablespoon sour cream.

PROS

Open-Faced Turkey Tacos are a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner, perfectly suitable for people who crave Mexican cuisine.
These tacos are seasoned with a perfect blend of spices and can be customized with a variety of toppings.
The turkey meat is a healthier option over other meats like beef or pork.

CONS

Like other Mexican meals, Open-Faced Turkey Tacos can be high in calories.
Some individuals may have trouble with a dry turkey, but using moist combinations of salsa and refried beans in this recipe will help with this issue.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Open-Faced Turkey Tacos pack a healthy punch: turkey is a great source of lean protein and many essential nutrients including potassium, iron, and zinc, while vegetables provide vitamins and fiber. This meal is a low-fat alternative to beef-based tacos thereby being healthier for the heart. The refried beans supply lots of fiber and protein that helps regulate digestion and appetite. Turkey Tacos are gluten-free and can be easily turned into a low sodium meal.

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