5 from 88 votes
Easy Healthy Turkey Chorizo
Easy Healthy Turkey Chorizo blends ground lean turkey with bold smoky and spicy seasonings including paprika, ancho chili, cayenne, and cloves. Red wine vinegar adds brightness while garlic and herbs deepen the flavor. Cooked in a skillet until browned, this chorizo-style mixture suits various uses like tacos, breakfast bowls, or burritos for a flavorful protein option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
116 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- olive oil spray form
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons paprika smoky
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves ground
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, spray with oil and cook the meat, breaking it up in small pieces.
- Season with vinegar and spices and cook until browned and no longer pink in the middle, 10 minutes.
- Serve with eggs, breakfast bowls, tacos, burritos and more!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/3 cup (generous)
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
5.5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
253mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 cup (generous) | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 5.5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.