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Healthy Tacos

Delicious and nutritious tacos filled with fresh vegetables, lean protein, and topped with a zesty sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup black beans cooked and drained
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
Taco Toppings
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup cheese shredded, optional
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
Taco Shells
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas or whole wheat

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and ground turkey (or chicken) to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in black beans and taco seasoning, mixing well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  2. Spoon the turkey filling onto each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference. You can also use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas for a low-carb option.

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