Hidden Veggie Turkey Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
246 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Hidden Veggie Turkey Tacos
Description
This recipe for Hidden Veggie Turkey Tacos incorporates diced zucchini and riced cauliflower into ground turkey to boost vegetable intake subtly. The vegetables are sautéed until tender before adding the turkey and a blend of spices such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper for a layered flavor profile. Tomato paste combined with water is stirred in towards the end to create a cohesive, flavorful mixture that clings well to taco shells or tortillas.
The sautéing method softens the vegetables while preserving some texture, mingling well with the crumbled turkey that browns evenly in the pan. Seasonings give warmth and a touch of heat, balancing the mildness of the vegetables. This filling can be served in tortillas with preferred toppings for a customizable meal.
Because the recipe includes plenty of spices and tomato paste, it remains moist without additional sauces. The inclusion of nutritious vegetables makes it a practical choice to introduce more greens into tacos while maintaining familiar flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 riced cauliflower 12oz bag
- 2 zucchini small or 1 large
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Peel zucchini and dice into tiny cubes
- Mix salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl
- Combine tomato paste and water in a small bowl
- Heat avocado oil over medium heat in a large skillet
- Add the diced zucchini and riced cauliflower to the skillet
- Saute veggies until soft and cooked through, about 7 minutes
- Push the veggies to the edge of the skillet and add the ground turkey to the pan
- Heat the ground turkey and begin to break into crumbles
- After about 2 minutes add the seasoning mixture into the pan and continue browning and the ground turkey and breaking into crumbles
- Once the turkey is almost completely cooked through, mix the veggies in with the ground turkey
- Reduce the heat to medium low and pour the water and tomato paste mixture into the skillet and mix in thoroughly with the turkey and veggies
- Cook for another 2 minutes and remove from the heat
- Serve with tortillas and any toppings you like!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 826mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 975mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1004IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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