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Healthy Tacos

Delicious and nutritious tacos filled with fresh ingredients and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option
  • 1 cup black beans cooked and drained
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning or to taste
Taco Toppings
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt as a sour cream substitute
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Taco Shells
  • 8 small corn tortillas or whole wheat for a healthier option

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Stir in black beans, corn, bell pepper, and taco seasoning. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Fill each tortilla with the turkey mixture, then top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, Greek yogurt, and cilantro.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. You can also add cheese or salsa if desired.

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