Low Cholesterol Turkey Tacos

Ready in under an hour, these low-cholesterol tacos feature a flavorful mix of turkey, chile powder, salsa, green chile, and fresh toppings.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 468 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 onion, diced
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 12 taco shells
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (Optional)
• 1 cup Mexican salsa (such as Herdez®), drained
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
• 2 avocados, sliced, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the turkey and onion until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain and discard juice.

Step 2

Stir chile powder, garlic powder, and onion powder into the turkey mixture until well combined. Mix in salsa, green chile peppers, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cook and occasionally stir taco filling until flavors meld, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Fill taco shells with taco filling. Top with avocado, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.