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Hidden Veggie Turkey Tacos

Healthy ground turkey taco meat made with extra veggies
Course Dinner
Keyword ground turkey taco recipes, ground turkey tacos, healthy ground turkey taco recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 246kcal
Author Madeline

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 12oz bag riced cauliflower
  • 2 small or 1 large zucchini
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne
  • 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

Serving: 4g | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1004IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg