Low Cholesterol Turkey Tacos

Ready in under an hour, these low-cholesterol tacos feature a flavorful mix of turkey, chile powder, salsa, green chile, and fresh toppings.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
• 1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
• 12 taco shells
• 1 cup Mexican salsa (such as Herdez®), drained
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 avocados, sliced, or to taste
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste
• oil for greasing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a lightly oiled large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté turkey and onion in the hot skillet until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain and discard juice.

Step 2

Stir chile powder, garlic powder, and onion powder into turkey-onion mixture until well combined. Mix in salsa, green chile peppers, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Fill taco shells with seasoned turkey mixture. Top with avocado, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.