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- 1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
- 1 onion, diced (1)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (1)
- 1 tsp chili powder (5 mL)
- 1 tsp cumin (5 mL)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 mL)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (1 mL)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (450 g)
- 1 cup canned lentils, rinsed and drained (250 mL)
- 1/2 red pepper, diced (1/2)
- 1/2 green pepper, diced (1/2)
- 12 taco shells (12)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (250 mL)
- 1 1/2 cup chopped lettuce (375 mL)
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese (75 mL)
- 1/4 cup non-fat sour cream (60 mL)
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- In a large sauce pan over medium heat, warm canola oil. Add onions, sautée until soft, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, chili peppers, cumin, paprika, pepper and turkey and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes, until turkey is cooked and there is no pink colour remaining.
- Add lentils, red pepper and green pepper. Continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Scoop 2 Tbsp (30 mL) into a taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, a sprinkle of cheese and dollop of sour cream.
Tip: Refrigerate left over turkey and make turkey wraps or turkey taco salad for lunch tomorrow!
Turkey Tacos
Turn your Tex-Mex night into a heart healthy affair by swapping out ground beef for lean ground turkey. Turn leftovers into taco salad or a turkey taco wrap the following day.
Nutritional Analysis
- Serving Size
- 2 tacos
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 311
- Total Fat
- 14.2 g
- Saturated Fat
- 4.6 g
- Cholesterol
- 79 mg
- Sodium
- 281 mg
- Carbohydrates
- 27.4 g
- Fiber
- 4.6 g
- Sugars
- 3.3 g
- Protein
- 22.8 g
- Potassium
- 536 mg