Description
Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos, featuring seasoned ground turkey and a creamy avocado sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until the turkey is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- While the turkey mixture is cooking, wrap the corn tortillas in aluminum foil and place them in the oven for about 10 minutes to warm.
- To prepare the avocado sauce, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Once the tortillas are warmed, remove them from the oven. Fill each tortilla with the turkey mixture, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Place the filled tacos on the prepared baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the tacos hot, drizzled with avocado sauce and a dollop of sour cream on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the turkey mixture or top the tacos with hot sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg