Traditional taco filling but served in a lettuce leaf for a better-for-you twist.
This recipe from Hass Avocado Board is an ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Heart-Check Certified Recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 200 | |
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Total Fat | 12.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | |
Cholesterol | 45 mg | |
Sodium | 250 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 11 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | |
Sugars | 4 g | |
Protein | 14 g |
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil -
1 large yellow onion (chopped) -
1 pound lean ground turkey -
1 tablespoon chili powder -
1 teaspoon ground cumin -
1/2 teaspoon salt -
2 tablespoons tomato paste -
1/2 cup water -
1 ripe, fresh avocado (halved, pitted, peeled, diced) -
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice -
1 large tomato (cored, chopped) -
1 medium red onion (diced) -
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) -
1 jalapeño (seeded, minced) -
12 butter lettuce leaves (washed, trimmed)
Directions
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Heat oil over medium heat in large non-stick pan. Add onion, chili, cumin and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add turkey and cook stirring occasionally until cooked through. Add tomato paste and water and simmer until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat. -
Combine tomato, avocados, lime, onion, cilantro and jalapeno in small bowl. -
Fill lettuce leaves with warm turkey mixture and avocado salsa, dividing evenly. -
Serve with fresh lime wedges if desired.