Spicy Turkey Tacos

Name: Spicy Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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 avocado and additional salsa, optional

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, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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 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, if desired, optional ingredients.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 324 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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lmmanda
Jul 19, 2014
We really enjoyed these, the hint of cinnamon made them different.
pauline_milano
Jan 21, 2013
My family did not like this recipe at all. Would not make it again
Damica78
Apr 17, 2012
This is so good!!! I love it. My family wants me to make this again and again and we eat it with cumin rice with avocado.
Larissa84
Apr 15, 2012
I added 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and some salt also. I changed the sour cream for plain greek yogurt. Was really really good!
No_Time_To_Cook
Mar 29, 2012
Needed alot more spices... too bland.
kcc1108
Feb 13, 2012
This recipe, though tasty, is very sweet!

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