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Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce

Deliciously crispy baked tacos filled with seasoned ground turkey and topped with a creamy avocado sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground turkey lean
  • 1 tsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas for baking
Avocado Sauce
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water to thin out
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 0.25 cup sour cream optional
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Taco Filling
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined.
Bake the Tacos
  1. Place the corn tortillas on a baking sheet. Fill each tortilla with the turkey mixture, folding them in half.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
Make the Avocado Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine avocado, garlic, lime juice, salt, and water. Blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Remove tacos from the oven. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and a drizzle of avocado sauce.
  2. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra crunch, you can brush the tortillas with a little olive oil before baking.

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