Spicy Turkey Tacos Recipe

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So easy, so healthy and so good—I love these whenever I'm in the mood for a little Mexican food. With a hint of cinnamon, these tacos have an unusual blend of seasonings that's exotic and mouthwatering. —Kendra Doss, Kansas City, Missouri

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Spicy Turkey Tacos Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

8 taco shells
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
Cubed California Avocado and additional salsa, optional

Directions

Heat taco shells according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in salsa and spices; heat through. Serve immediately, or cool before placing in a freezer container.
To serve, fill each taco shell with 1/3 cup turkey mixture. Serve with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and optional ingredients if desired. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
To use frozen taco meat: Thaw in the refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Serve as directed. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 tacos (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 324 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 502 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 35 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Spicy Turkey Tacos in Healthy Cooking August/September 2010, p61

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.