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Turkey Mole Tacos

Turkey Mole Tacos
In contrast to traditional tacos, these taste complete as is, without further garnishes or sauces. I’ve also made this using bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs and increasing the cooking time appropriately. —Helen Glazier, Seattle
6 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 2 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup lightly salted mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
  • 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Directions

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the
  • turkey, celery, green onions and garlic over medium heat until meat
  • is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, red peppers, chocolate, chili powder, cumin,
  • salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer
  • for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in nuts. Place about 1/3 cup filling on
  • each tortilla. Yield: 6 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Turkey Mole Tacos (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos equals 369 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 612 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
© Taste of Home 2013